Officials address data center concerns in Dublin
Lawrence County officials addressed community concerns regarding a potential data center project, clarifying that there are no current plans despite a federal grant application having listed it as one possibility for land redevelopment. The grant request was denied, and county leaders assure residents no discussions have taken place. Residents expressed strong opposition to a data center in their community.
Lawrence County officials recently addressed public concerns circulating in the community regarding a potential data center project. At a County Commission meeting, residents referenced a federal grant application tied to land redevelopment, fearing it signified plans for a data center in the area.
Brett Manning, from the Heart of Georgia Regional Altamaha Commission, clarified that the application was part of a broader effort to explore redevelopment opportunities for land at the former Mohawk building in Lawrence County. He stated that a data center was listed as merely one potential use, not a confirmed plan, and the funding request was ultimately denied.
Lawrence County Commission Chairman Jimmy Rogers assured residents that the commissioners have their best interests at heart, confirming that no discussions or decisions about a data center have taken place. Residents voiced their opposition during public comment at the meeting, stating they do not want a data center in their community.
Rogers concluded that while they will continue to evaluate opportunities for growth and future projects, any such projects would undergo a full review process, and the county is not obligated to act on them.