Drought concerns fuel new debate over data centers in Georgia

VALDOSTA, Ga. — As drought conditions continue impacting parts of Georgia, concerns are growing over how expanding data centers could affect the state’s water supply.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers are facilities that store and process large amounts of digital information and support services like cloud computing, artificial intelligence and internet operations.

The facilities often require significant electricity and water to keep servers cool and operating efficiently…

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