Data centers are not a passing trend. They are the backbone of the modern economy and will only grow.
Sen. Matt Brass, R-Newnan, talks with journalists after the Georgia Senate passed a data center bill during Crossover Day at the Georgia Legislature on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
By Josh Levi
29 minutes ago
Georgia prides itself on being the best state in the country to do business, and it has become a national economic leader for good reason.
The state’s skilled workforce, regulatory environment, tax structure and available infrastructure have presented the state with a unique opportunity to lead America’s transition to a digital society/economy.
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Consider the economic impact
Josh Levi is president of the Data Center Coalition, the national trade association for the data center industry. (Courtesy)
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Welcome the industries of the future
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