Georgia Backs Data Centers: Debunking Water and Power Bill Myths
sudoraohacker · x · 2026-08-31
The author reviews a report on Georgia's data centers. Governor Kemp resisted populist sentiment to welcome DCs for tax revenue and jobs. The article notes pros and cons but lacks detailed financials. The author cites academic studies suggesting arguments about water use and higher power bills are red herrings, with real issues being construction impact and NIMBYism.
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