The data center debate in Georgia is picking up with a call from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock to instate a statewide moratorium on their construction. Savannah already has its own 155-day moratorium, and other municipalities have considered doing the same. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp has emerged as a vocal supporter of data centers, and a massive OpenAI project in Effingham County was recently approved. Expect the topic to be a major one in January’s legislative session. DRIFTING…
Norwood endorses Jackson
Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood has given her endorsement to Republican candidate for governor Rick Jackson, a move that’s not necessarily surprising, but is notable. Norwood lost a runoff for Atlanta mayor to Keisha Lance Bottoms back in 2017 by only 800 votes, showing her popularity in Atlanta, particularly up in Buckhead where there’s a large swathe of GOP and independent voters. Jackson would love to cut into the Atlanta vote, and if Norwood supporters help him do so, his odds of a November win are RISING…
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