Savannah Puts Data Centers on Ice

Savannah puts data centers on ice

“Savannah will not be immune from that pressure,” Johnson said. “The question really is whether we’re prepared for the proposals that will come tomorrow.” Savannah has already been approached by a larger data center, according to the city’s press office. The city has accepted a permit for a smaller-scale data center under 25,000 square feet, […]Read more at The Georgia Sun

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Johnson also pointed out that it’s important for the community to get a jump on things before any interested parties come forward to create a data center. “We need to set the rules for Savannah before the market sets it for us.”