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The Coweta Planning Commission voted 4-1 to deny a rezoning request for a proposed data center, Project Atlas, on a 270-acre site between Highways 72 and 51-B. The developer, Beale Infrastructure, projected economic benefits, including a $195 million total impact over 25 years and $5 million in annual payments in lieu of taxes at full build-out.

Despite the anticipated creation of hundreds of jobs and infrastructure investments, including $3 million for water upgrades, community opposition was strong, citing concerns over property values and utility costs. A public hearing allowed residents to voice their concerns, with feedback leading to modifications in the project's cooling system design to an air-cooled model. The proposal will proceed to the city council for consideration on February 2.