Effingham County commissioner apologizes for handling of OpenAI data center project

Name: Effingham County commissioner apologizes for handling of OpenAI data center project
Uploaded: 2026-09-02T13:44:03.000Z
Duration: 1 min 1 s
Description: Effingham County Commissioner Roger Burdette has apologized to local residents regarding his handling of OpenAI's new 3.2-gigawatt data center complex. The apology suggests public concerns or mishandling of the project's development process.

News Clip1:01GPB·Effingham County, GA·9/2/2026

Effingham County Commissioner Roger Burdette has apologized to local residents regarding his handling of OpenAI's new 3.2-gigawatt data center complex. The apology suggests public concerns or mishandling of the project's development process.

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Effingham County Commissioner Roger Burdette apologized to local residents over his handling of OpenAI's massive new 3.2-gigawatt data center complex.  GPB's Jillian Magtoto more.