Georgia lawmakers move to wind down perks for data centers but otherwise leave oversight unchanged

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 7, 2026

Words: 783

Last Updated: 3 days, 1 hour ago

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In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to rein in the unchecked growth of data centers, the Georgia Senate chose to pass a measure that critics say largely maintains the status quo.

Senate Bill 410, sponsored by Newnan Republican Sen. Matt Brass, passed Friday with a 32-21 vote. The bill would phase out tax breaks for new data center developments and computer equipment ahead of the original expiration dates.

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