The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
News ClipWIRED·GA·11/14/2025
The story discusses the rise of community opposition to data center development in the state of Georgia. Residents are concerned about the impact of data centers on water, electricity, and land usage, as well as the lack of tax revenue generated. The election of a Democrat to the Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates the state's electric utility, is seen as a potential turning point in this issue.
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Save this storySave StorySave this storyOn Election Day, Peter Hubbard was one of two Democratic candidates who took a decisive—and surprising—victory in Georgia. Hubbard was elected to the Georgia Public Service Commission, the body that regulates the state’s electric utility. It’s the first time D