Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,451

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a national hotspot while raising fresh concerns about the state’s energy landscape and natural resources.

After a massive request from Georgia Power to expand its energy capacity by about 10,000 megawatts due to unprecedented growth driven largely by a rise in data centers and a recent focus on energy affordability, particularly after Democratic successes campaigning on the issue in 2025, lawmakers seem likely …

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