Monroe County weighs data center revenue split | What to know
Monroe County leaders are poised to vote on a $1.2 billion deal with Google to build a hyper-scale data center on nearly 1000 acres. The agreement details how millions in Google payments, projected to increase significantly over time, will be divided among the county, school district, and development authority. The decision is expected at an upcoming meeting at the Monroe County Administration Building.
Monroe County, Georgia, is on the verge of approving a substantial $1.2 billion deal with Google for the development of a hyper-scale data center campus. The proposed facility would span nearly 1000 acres along Rumble Road. County leaders are scheduled to hold a meeting today at 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Administration Building to decide on the agreement.
The core of the proposed deal focuses on a revenue-sharing model, outlining how Google's payments will be distributed among Monroe County, the local school district, and the development authority. Initially, Google is set to pay approximately $450,000 next year, with payments expected to surge to over $22 million by 2028 once the data center becomes operational. Over time, these annual payments are anticipated to reach tens of millions of dollars, representing a significant economic impact for the region.