Development threats: data centers, eminent domain, zoning fights
Massive data center boom continues: OpenAI $20B facility in Effingham, Newton County halt, Cobb County moratorium expiring, Foxborough community mobilizes, Augusta moratorium extended with public pushback (resident Courtney Harris cites water/wildlife). Eminent domain story highlights family displacement. Trump EPA rule change could affect air permits. National ranking: Georgia #2 for data center pressure on endangered species.
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Updated Jul 27, 2026