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Grantville, Georgia, approved zoning changes for data centers during a city council meeting, despite community concerns about environmental impacts and infrastructure strain. Mayor Richard Proctor advocates for the economic benefits of such developments, estimating potential tax gains of $40 million from a $1 billion project, while Councilwoman Dee Berry opposed the changes. Ongoing discussions with the municipal electric authority and local residents' worries about noise and pollution highlight the complexities of the proposal.