Columbia Co. data center plans 3 construction exits on 420-acre site
News ClipWRDW·Columbia County, GA·2/16/2026
The developer of the "Project Pumpkin" data center in Columbia County, Georgia has not yet resubmitted an application for a land disturbance permit. The county commissioners voted to add more conditions before issuing the permit, including a 500-foot natural buffer, removing residential uses, and limiting sound to 65 decibels. The developer's original application addressed wetlands and stream buffers. Georgia Power customers have asked the public service commission to pause utility expansions to meet data center demands.
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Gov: Columbia County Commissioners
Columbia County, Georgia is the site of a major new data center development known as "Project Pumpkin." The developer has submitted an application for a land disturbance permit, which faces additional conditions from county commissioners, including a 500-foot natural buffer, removal of residential uses, and noise restrictions. Georgia Power customers have voiced concerns about the data center's energy demands. The original permit application addresses wetlands and stream buffers, and outlines plans for water runoff control through silt fences and permanent ponds.