Rogers said the LCDA would have to pass “what’s called an additional bonds test,” which would require the authority to show ...

In various Georgia communities, residents and political leaders from opposing parties are forming unexpected alliances to ...

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp criticized proposals for a statewide moratorium on data center construction, arguing that such pauses are irresponsible despite expressing concerns over the potential risks ...

Scott Hoffman, left, confronts Effingham County Manager Tim Callanan about the county’s decision to approve a $20 billion OpenAI data center without public comment. In Rincon on July 23, 2026. Credit: ...

A data center industry advocacy group launched a digital marketing campaign to improve public perception of ...

OpenAI is developing a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, which is scheduled to open in phases starting in ...

This is a collection of stories in The Current GA regarding data centers, policies regarding them and environmental issues ...

Rogers said the LCDA would have to pass “what’s called an additional bonds test,” which would require the authority to show the bond market that it has a backup funding source in case of emergency.

An estimated 1,000 people gather for an open house about the proposed OpenAI data center at the Effingham College & Career Academy in Rincon on July 23, 2026. The $20 billion project was announced ...