Google Plans New Data Center in Monroe County, Georgia Amid Public Opposition
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Google has announced plans to construct a data center on 950 acres in Monroe County, Georgia, despite facing significant public opposition due to concerns over rising electricity bills and environmental impact. The decision follows a trend of community backlash against data centers, highlighted by the rejection of a similar project in Bolingbroke after 900 residents expressed their discontent. This situation underscores growing anxieties about the implications of technology on local economies and resources.

Jan 16, 2026, 12:32 PM