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Georgia Power Plans Data Center Line, Faces Eminent-Domain Backlash

7/24/2026

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Georgia Power announced a plan to build a transmission line for data centers, acquiring 300 parcels.
The utility says 70-80% of the line’s power will serve data centers and 20-30% will serve homes and businesses.
Homeowner Ansley Brown calls the eminent-domain threat to her childhood home “theft,” demands an apology.
Spokesperson Holly Lovett said the company uses eminent-domain only as a last resort and will not disclose data-center customers.

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Story summary

Georgia Power announced a plan to build a transmission line for data centers, acquiring 300 parcels.
The utility says 70-80% of the line’s power will serve data centers and 20-30% will serve homes and businesses.
Homeowner Ansley Brown calls the eminent-domain threat to her childhood home “theft,” demands an apology.
Spokesperson Holly Lovett said the company uses eminent-domain only as a last resort and will not disclose data-center customers.