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Georgia's hidden industry: Why are communities divided?
News ClipThe Rome News-Tribune·Rome, Floyd County, GA

Georgia's hidden industry: Why are communities divided?$

Data center proliferation is a divisive issue in Northwest Georgia, particularly Rome and Floyd County, with community opposition centering on transparency, property taxes, and resource usage. While officials see data centers as a chance for tax relief, residents express skepticism and concern over water and electricity demands. Specific projects in Floyd and Coweta counties face ongoing debate regarding their impact.

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Microsoft
4/18/2026
Data Center Boom Reaches West Georgia, Raising Questions Amid Mounting Opposition
News ClipInside Climate News·Columbus, Muscogee County, GA

Data Center Boom Reaches West Georgia, Raising Questions Amid Mounting Opposition

A proposed hyperscale data center, 'Project Ruby,' in Muscogee County, Georgia, is facing significant community opposition due to concerns about its environmental impact, water and electricity consumption, and potential tax incentives. Local residents, including Kim Hicks, are actively campaigning against the $5 billion project, which could draw 600 megawatts of electricity and hundreds of thousands of gallons of water daily. Despite a nonbinding zoning framework approval, residents demand more transparency and a say in the development, while local officials, like Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, aim to establish early standards for such projects.

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4/13/2026