How Brian Kemp became the champion of Georgia’s data center future
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is a strong advocate for data center development in the state, contrasting with other governors who are pausing such projects. He supports tax breaks and power supply expansion, viewing data centers as vital for Georgia's economic future and national competitiveness.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has emerged as a staunch supporter of data center expansion within the state, even as governors in Texas and Pennsylvania consider or enact pauses on such developments. In his final months in office, Kemp is actively defending the industry, highlighting its importance to Georgia's economic landscape.
The governor has publicly backed billions of dollars in tax incentives for data center projects and advocated for a substantial increase in Georgia's power supply to accommodate the industry's growth. Kemp views data centers as a cornerstone of the state's economic future and a critical component in the United States' broader competition with China for global technological supremacy.
Addressing business leaders in Gwinnett County, Kemp underscored the urgency of these efforts, stating that the race for data center dominance is "a race we cannot afford to lose."