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Georgia Lawmakers End Session Amid Data Center Controversy

4/4/2026

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Georgia lawmakers closed the legislative session without addressing community concerns about data centers.
Opponents cite rising electricity costs and tax breaks totaling nearly $3 billion, including activist Judy Mullis.
Georgia Power says data centers will lower future rates, but critics warn residential customers may pay.
Efforts to tighten regulations or limit tax breaks failed, and some Democrats view this as a chance to shift political power in upcoming elections.

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Georgia lawmakers closed the legislative session without addressing community concerns about data centers.
Opponents cite rising electricity costs and tax breaks totaling nearly $3 billion, including activist Judy Mullis.
Georgia Power says data centers will lower future rates, but critics warn residential customers may pay.
Efforts to tighten regulations or limit tax breaks failed, and some Democrats view this as a chance to shift political power in upcoming elections.