League of Women Voters of the CSRA hosts data center town hall
The League of Women Voters of the CSRA hosted a town hall with state and Public Service Commission officials to discuss data centers and the PSC's role in their regulation. Speakers emphasized the need for public transparency and inclusion in conversations about the impact of proposed data center developments in the region.
The League of Women Voters of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) organized a town hall event focusing on data centers and the functions of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).
Key speakers at the event included Commissioner Jordan Johnson, State Senator Harold Jones, and various PSC candidates. According to Co-president Gayla Kei, the primary objective of the town hall was to enhance public awareness and ensure residents are well-informed about the implications of data center developments in the region. Kei highlighted a recurring concern from the public regarding a lack of transparency and inclusion in decision-making processes, stating, "Transparency has not been there... we're not included in conversation... it's already happened."
Discussions largely revolved around the potential impacts of proposed data centers and the regulatory responsibilities of the Georgia Public Service Commission in overseeing such projects.