Paulding County residents come out in force against data centers
Paulding County residents are actively protesting the expansion of data centers, urging county leaders to reconsider zoning decisions that permit these developments near residential areas. They are also considering a lawsuit against the county over alleged due process violations related to past zoning changes and are demanding a pause on future data center development.
Paulding County residents have voiced strong opposition to data center expansion during a recent commission meeting, urging county leaders to reconsider past zoning decisions. Protesters are particularly concerned about the approval of "technology park overlay districts" that allow large data center developments directly adjacent to residential neighborhoods.
Residents claim these zoning changes were enacted without proper public input and are demanding a pause on all new data center development until a thorough public review process can be conducted. One resident indicated they are actively raising money to file a lawsuit against Paulding County, alleging that the county and the zoning board violated due process by changing zoning laws without adequate public notice.
The controversy in Paulding County unfolds as Georgia continues to be recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing hubs for data centers, adding broader context to the local dispute.