Rockforge data center rezoning heads to Oct. 6 vote
A proposed 300-acre data center campus, known as Project Rockforge, is awaiting a rezoning vote by Rockdale County commissioners on October 6. The project has sparked significant debate regarding its potential impacts on taxes, development, water, noise, and the environment. A recent zoning hearing on September 24 did not result in a decision, leaving the outcome pending.
A proposed 300-acre data center campus, known as Project Rockforge, is moving towards a crucial rezoning vote in Rockdale County, Georgia. Following a contentious zoning hearing on September 24, county commissioners are scheduled to make a decision on October 6 regarding the rezoning of nearly 300 acres of mostly residential land for the project.
The proposal has elicited "sharply divided arguments" from the community. Supporters highlight potential tax benefits and economic development, while opponents have raised significant concerns about various issues, including water usage, noise pollution, and broader environmental impacts. Leslie Lambert, who chairs the Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District and is a member of the Rockdale County Board of Adjustment, was among those who spoke at the recent meeting. The lack of a definitive decision at the September 24 hearing underscores the ongoing debate and the complex nature of the project's implications for the local community and its resources.