A Texas data center project puts Rick Jackson’s Georgia promises to the test
A 600-acre data center project in New Boston, Texas, developed by a firm previously led by Georgia's Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, has become a focal point in the Georgia governor's race. Jackson has used his involvement to highlight his experience in the industry, promising that if elected, local communities would have the final say on data center projects and that environmental harm or lack of financial benefits would prevent projects from moving forward.
A nearly 600-acre data center project in New Boston, Texas, has been drawn into Georgia's gubernatorial race due to its connection to Republican nominee Rick Jackson.
The project site, located near a lonely Texas highway, was developed by a firm previously led by Jackson. The billionaire candidate has referenced the $6 billion investment on his campaign trail, asserting that it provides him with firsthand experience in the rapidly expanding data center industry.
Jackson has publicly pledged that, if elected, he would ensure that local governments and residents in Georgia retain decision-making power over proposed data center developments. He stated that projects would not proceed if they shifted costs onto residents, caused environmental damage, or failed to deliver