Sen. Warnock speaks in support of neighbors with concerns over plans for south Georgia data center
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock has voiced support for residents of Effingham County, Georgia, who are concerned about the proposed Project Camilla, an OpenAI data center. The Georgia Public Service Commission recently approved a 25-year contract for Georgia Power to serve the facility, with OpenAI covering infrastructure costs. Warnock highlighted the lack of federal regulation for such projects, which leaves local communities vulnerable.
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock has publicly supported residents of Effingham County, Georgia, who are concerned about the plans for a new data center. The facility, known as Project Camilla, is an artificial intelligence infrastructure project by OpenAI and is slated for construction outside of Savannah.
Warnock visited the area and stated that the proliferation of such facilities is due to Congress's failure to establish regulations, leaving local communities vulnerable in negotiations with multi-billion dollar corporations. He emphasized the need for common sense guardrails at the federal level.
This week, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a 25-year contract for Georgia Power to supply electricity to the new data center. OpenAI has committed to covering the full cost of the necessary infrastructure. Georgia Power indicated that revenue from large projects like this could result in monthly savings of at least $15 for customers starting in 2029.