Atlanta council proposes new rules for data centers | FOX 5 News

Name: Atlanta council proposes new rules for data centers | FOX 5 News
Uploaded: 2026-08-21T00:13:18.000Z
Duration: 2 min 27 s
Description: Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis has introduced bills aimed at ending tax breaks and limiting water usage for data centers within the city. City leaders argue that these facilities consume substantial resources while contributing minimal local taxes.

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Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis has introduced bills aimed at ending tax breaks and limiting water usage for data centers within the city. City leaders argue that these facilities consume substantial resources while contributing minimal local taxes.

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Atlanta Councilman Antonio Lewis introduced bills to end tax breaks and limit water usage for data centers. City leaders say the facilities consume massive resources while paying minimal local taxes.