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Maysville citizens again speak out about data center plans
News Clipmainstreetnews.com·Maysville, Meriwether County, GA

Maysville citizens again speak out about data center plans

Maysville citizens are vocally opposing a planned data center development, citing concerns about noise, water, electricity consumption, and environmental impact. The Maysville City Council is considering implementing a moratorium on development and has approved a conditional use permit for the project in the past. An online petition and ongoing protests reflect the strong community opposition.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatermoratoriumgovernment
6/4/2026
Maysville citizens speak out on data centers
News Clipmainstreetnews.com·Maysville, Meriwether County, GA

Maysville citizens speak out on data centers

Citizens in Maysville, Georgia, have expressed strong opposition to a data center project by Northern Data at recent city council meetings, raising concerns about noise, water supply, and electricity consumption. The Maysville City Council is now considering implementing a moratorium on development and plans to hold a town hall meeting with the developers to address community questions. An online petition and protests are ongoing to halt the project.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatermoratoriumgovernment
6/2/2026
Luncheon provides information on QTS data center project in Augusta
News Clip1:51WRDW News 12·Augusta, Richmond County, GA

Luncheon provides information on QTS data center project in Augusta

A luncheon was held in Augusta, Georgia, to provide business and community leaders with information about the QTS data center project. Representatives from QTS and Georgia Power discussed the project's water usage, energy costs, and the state's favorable conditions for data centers. The event also touched on concerns raised by neighbors regarding data centers in the area.

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QTS
5/29/2026
New Georgia program aims to bring more data centers to local communities
News Clip95.5 WSB·GA

New Georgia program aims to bring more data centers to local communities

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has launched a new program, the Data Center Ready Community Designation, to help local communities assess their preparedness for attracting data center development. This initiative aims to provide factual information and guidance on factors like infrastructure, workforce, and zoning, helping communities make informed decisions. It comes amidst growing demand for data centers and public concerns over issues like energy and water use.

announcementgovernmentzoningelectricitywateropposition
5/29/2026
Sustainability & Atlanta’s data center boom
News ClipSaportaReport·Atlanta, Cobb County, GA

Sustainability & Atlanta’s data center boom

Atlanta's rapid data center expansion, making it the world's second-largest market, is sparking environmental and economic concerns. Issues include massive energy and water demands, increased energy burdens for residents, and mercury emissions, leading to strong public opposition. Local policymakers are deliberating trade-offs and advocating for sustainable energy solutions amidst these challenges.

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QTSMicrosoft
5/28/2026
Data centers, power grid demands take center stage at Georgia energy summit
News ClipCBS News·Atlanta, Cobb County, GA

Data centers, power grid demands take center stage at Georgia energy summit

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural "State of Energy" summit in Atlanta, focusing on the future of the state's power grid. A central discussion point was the rapid expansion of data centers and community concerns about their energy and water consumption. Chris Clark, CEO of the Georgia Chamber, defended data centers, asserting they pay for their own energy and contribute to vital utility upgrades.

electricitywatergovernmentenvironmental
5/28/2026
Georgia Power Adds Holder Construction CEO Beth Lowry to Board as Infrastructure Demands Surge
News Clipcitybiz·GA

Georgia Power Adds Holder Construction CEO Beth Lowry to Board as Infrastructure Demands Surge

Georgia Power has appointed Beth Lowry, CEO of Holder Construction, to its board of directors. This move reflects the utility's preparation for increased demand from economic expansion, industrial growth, and particularly hyperscale data center development across Georgia. Lowry's expertise in large-scale construction, especially data centers, will be crucial as Georgia Power expands its infrastructure to support statewide growth.

electricityannouncement
5/26/2026
Could Georgia Voters Turn Their Utilities Commission Blue?
News ClipInside Climate News·GA

Could Georgia Voters Turn Their Utilities Commission Blue?

Georgia's Public Service Commission elections are gaining significant attention due to rising electric bills and the potential for Democrats to secure a majority. A shift in the commission's control could lead to stronger oversight of utilities like Georgia Power, affect energy planning and proposed grid expansions driven by data centers, and influence data center tax incentives. Candidates are campaigning on platforms to address utility rate increases and the impact of data center growth on the state's energy infrastructure.

electricitygovernmentopposition
5/22/2026
Georgia residents stand to lose everything as homes seized by private company in $16B data center plan to power AI
News ClipNew York Post·Coweta County, GA

Georgia residents stand to lose everything as homes seized by private company in $16B data center plan to power AI

Georgia Power is using eminent domain to seize hundreds of properties in Coweta and Fayette counties for a new 35-mile transmission corridor, Project Wansley. This expansion is designed to provide approximately 80% of its new capacity to data centers. Residents are strongly opposing the seizures, claiming unfair compensation and seeking legislative intervention.

electricityoppositionlegalgovernment
5/21/2026
Maysville data center meeting rescheduled due to large crowd
News Clipmainstreetnews.com·Maysville, Jackson County, GA

Maysville data center meeting rescheduled due to large crowd

A Maysville Planning Commission meeting to discuss a new data center was rescheduled due to an overflow crowd protesting concerns over water use, noise, and the project's proximity to a school. Residents voiced strong opposition to the project, which the Maysville City Council approved in January 2025 with a conditional use permit. The developer, Northern Data, claims their facility will use a closed-loop dry cooling system and minimal water.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitywater
5/19/2026
Family fighting Georgia Power for their home
News Clip0:5411Alive·Coweta County, GA

Family fighting Georgia Power for their home

A family in Coweta County, Georgia, is engaged in a dispute with Georgia Power. The utility is attempting to acquire the family's home through eminent domain to construct new power lines, which are intended to support an unnamed data center development.

electricityoppositiongovernment
5/15/2026
Georgia Power wants to lower bills, but who pays for data centers?
News ClipSavannah Morning News·GA

Georgia Power wants to lower bills, but who pays for data centers?

Georgia Power has proposed a fuel rate reduction, but critics are concerned that the plan may unfairly shift the cost of new infrastructure for large users like data centers onto ordinary customers. The Georgia Public Service Commission is currently reviewing the proposal, with a vote expected later this month, amidst debate over how data centers' energy demands should be funded.

electricitygovernment
5/14/2026
Data Center Controversy Leads to Land Seizure in Coweta County, Georgia
News Clip2:57ClassE·Coweta County, GA

Data Center Controversy Leads to Land Seizure in Coweta County, Georgia

Residents in Coweta County, Georgia, are fiercely divided over new data center developments, with a recent permit approval by county commissioners sparking further controversy. Georgia Power is initiating legal actions to seize land for high-voltage lines supporting a massive 829-acre hyperscale data center campus, displacing numerous multi-generational families. This project is part of a larger trend of data center expansion around Atlanta, leading to significant community opposition and concerns over congestion and rural character.

zoningoppositiongovernmentlegalelectricity
5/14/2026
Advocates question fuel rates amid data center boom
News ClipTimes-Georgian·GA

Advocates question fuel rates amid data center boom

Georgia Power is proposing a reduction in fuel rates, but consumer and environmental advocates are raising concerns that the new structure could shift the costs of serving large data centers onto residential and small business customers. The Georgia Public Service Commission is reviewing the proposal, along with staff recommendations for changes, and is expected to vote later this month. The debate centers on who should bear the costs of extensive new infrastructure driven primarily by data center demand.

electricitygovernmentenvironmental
5/8/2026
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Clean Energy and Other Environmental Issues
News ClipFlagpole·Athens, Clarke County, GA

Mayoral Candidates Discuss Clean Energy and Other Environmental Issues

At a recent mayoral candidate forum in Athens, Georgia, all five candidates expressed strong opposition to data center development in the city. They cited concerns about potential impacts on the local water utility and electrical grid. The discussion also covered various other environmental issues, including clean energy, water access, and climate resilience.

oppositionzoningelectricitywatergovernmentenvironmental
5/6/2026