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Spalding County leaders stress strict standards for data centers as economic development option

6434679 · October 21, 2025
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County officials said Oct. 20 they are actively studying data centers and intend to enforce stringent local requirements — including buffers, reduced water use and sound mitigation — to avoid known negative impacts while pursuing economic benefits.

Spalding County officials said Oct. 20 they are actively studying data‑center development and intend to enforce strict local standards to reduce environmental and community impacts while seeking potential economic benefits.

County Manager Dr. Ledbetter said he had toured data centers and transmission facilities as part of a statewide effort and will join two other ACCG representatives next week in Loudoun, Virginia, to study…

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