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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
Most residents speaking to Columbus Council oppose data center, but a few are for it
News ClipColumbus Ledger-Enquirer·Columbus, Muscogee County, GA

Most residents speaking to Columbus Council oppose data center, but a few are for it

The Columbus Council heard from residents both supporting and opposing a proposed $5.18 billion data center project called Project Ruby in Muscogee County. Over a dozen people spoke, with the majority voicing concerns about the environmental and electricity impacts. A few residents spoke in favor of the project, arguing it would help local businesses. The council did not make a decision during the meeting.

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3/10/2026