As part of WABE’s Server South series, Science for Georgia Executive Director Amy Sharma joined “All Things Considered” to discuss her work researching the development of data centers in the state.
Science for Georgia is a non-profit that works to bridge the gap between scientists and the public through training, outreach and advocacy.
Sharma said her researchers counted nearly 100 data centers already constructed in Georgia with at least ten more on the horizon, and most of them are concentrated around the metro-Atlanta area.
She said cheap land, cheap water, and cheap energy in the state make it an appealing destination for developers, but some communities are growing more concerned about the potential downsides, including a large geographic footprint and a strain on local resources.
Christopher Alston contributed to this report.
