AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Pushback in Georgia: Fulton County former Commissioner Natalie Hall is urging more transparency on data center water and power demands after the county approved a resolution opposing tax abatements for the projects. Local Governance & Public Process: In Talbot County, residents are suing commissioners over a data center ordinance amendment they say passed without proper notice, a public hearing, planning review, or meaningful discussion. Air Pollution Oversight: Georgia EPD will hold a virtual public hearing Friday on draft air permits for new gas-and-oil-fired units at Plant McIntosh, tied to Georgia Power’s effort to meet surging data center electricity needs. Water Pollution Threat: A Georgia environmental group is threatening federal court against a Fayetteville QTS data center, alleging contaminated runoff is reaching a creek that feeds the Flint River. Wildlife & Land Use: DNR is advising residents on how to encourage a bear lingering near Stonebridge in Newnan to move on by removing easy food sources. Heat & Climate Context: A national report highlights how hotter conditions are increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, underscoring the stakes for Georgia’s air and water planning.
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