Residents push back over potential for data centers in DeKalb
News Clip11Alive.com·DeKalb County, GA·11/20/2025
Residents in Ellenwood, Georgia are opposed to a plan to build a large data center on a 95-acre site. They say the DeKalb County officials have not provided adequate public input or protections for the surrounding community. The county is considering new regulations for data centers, but the meeting where this was discussed became contentious with residents demanding more time and say in the process.
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Gov: DeKalb County Board of Supervisors
DeKalb County residents are pushing back against plans to build a massive data center in Ellenwood, Georgia. They argue that the county has not adequately addressed community concerns about the potential environmental and economic impacts. County officials are considering new regulations for data centers, but the process has faced criticism for lacking public input. The debate highlights the growing demand for data centers in the Atlanta area, driven by tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as the challenges of balancing development with community needs.