Georgia Pauses Data Center Reviews Amid Unprecedented Development Surge Raising Environmental Concerns

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As data center development in Georgia experiences a significant surge, the Department of Community Affairs has temporarily halted regional reviews of new data center proposals to reassess the Development of Regional Impact process. This pause, the first of its kind, allows local officials to proceed with new projects without the additional scrutiny typically provided by the DRI review, raising concerns among environmentalists about the lack of oversight regarding water and power usage. The DCA stated that the reassessment will conclude as soon as practical, although no specific timeline has been provided.