Metro Atlanta city council members receive threats after approving controversial data center
After the Marietta City Council voted 5-2 to approve an 11-acre data center despite strong resident opposition, council members are now receiving threats. Residents at the meeting expressed concerns about environmental and community impacts, while proponents highlighted job creation. The city is monitoring the threatening comments.
Marietta, Ga. – Members of the Marietta City Council are reportedly receiving threats following their recent approval of a contentious data center development. The city confirmed Tuesday that it is monitoring threatening comments circulating on social media directed at city leadership.
The council's vote on August 12 was split 5-2, with council members Cheryl Richardson and Daniel Gaddis voting against the project. The decision allows for the construction of an 11-acre data center on Powers Ferry Place off Delk Road to proceed.
During the public meeting, which saw a large turnout of residents, arguments were heard both for and against the project. Supporters of the data center emphasized potential job creation, while opponents raised concerns about environmental and community impacts within Marietta.