How a data center is transforming Georgia’s carpet capital
News Clip1:50Atlanta Journal-Constitution·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA·5/28/2026
Dalton, Georgia, once known as the carpet capital, is undergoing a significant transformation due to the influx of massive data centers supporting AI technologies. This shift is part of a larger trend across Georgia, compelling communities to understand and navigate the transition from traditional industries to becoming a digital infrastructure hub.
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Dalton, Georgia is changing fast.
Once known for flooring, this mid-size Georgia city is now seeing massive data centers move in to support the growing demand behind tools like ChatGPT and other AI technologies.
With hundreds of data center projects planned or underway across Georgia, entire communities are trying to understand what this shift means for their future. Hear from one resident about how towns like Dalton are navigating the move from agriculture and industry to the digital backbone of America.
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Sources: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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