Valdosta, GA Business and Corporate Attorney News Archive

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has put a stop to the review of new data center proposals, drawing criticism from environmental advocate Chris Manganiello. He highlights the importance of state insights in local water management plans.

In response to the moratorium, local governments in DeKalb, Coweta, Douglas, and Bartow counties are beginning to impose restrictions on data center construction, which could impact various corporate developments in the area. Manganiello has called on the Georgia General Assembly to tighten regulations on tax breaks for energy-intensive facilities, stressing the need for transparency regarding their water and electricity usage.

During water subcommittee discussions, officials, including Danny Johnson, noted that current data centers use water in quantities comparable to cities like Marietta and Valdosta. With industry leaders such as Dan Diorio advocating for sustainable practices, the urgent need for effective water management in Georgia's rapidly growing data center industry is a pressing concern.