The Brief
- Residents and officials are concerned about the data center’s potential impact on local power and water supplies, fearing shortages for homes.
- The developer claims the data center will use separate power and only excess municipal water capacity, but acknowledges potential water shortages at high usage.
- The Hall County Planning Commission delayed the vote on the project to October 6, seeking more clarity on resource impacts.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – A proposal to build a 900,000-square-foot data center in Hall County has been delayed after residents and planning officials raised concerns about its impact on power and water supplies.
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At a Hall County Planning and Zoning meeting Monday, Williams Brothers Development outlined plans for a 145-acre project on O’Kelly Road, named ‘Project Turbo,’ that would include three buildings, each about 300,000 square feet. The developer said the facility would create about 150 jobs and generate millions in tax revenue.…