Forsyth, Georgia Considers Data Center Rezoning Amid County Moratorium
Forsyth, Georgia, is considering a proposal to rezone 1,600 acres of timberland for a 12 million square foot data center, which is exempt from the county's moratorium on such developments due to its annexation into the city in 2020. A decision is anticipated in early January, while nearby Port Wentworth's City Council has approved zoning changes for data centers, citing economic benefits despite public concerns. Additionally, Comprehensive Logistics plans to lay off 105 workers, and Rivian has announced $330,000 in education partnerships to support workforce training for its upcoming factory in the state.
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Planning and zoning officials in Forsyth, Georgia, are evaluating a proposal to rezone 1,600 acres of timberland for a data center, which would span 12 million square feet. The site is outside a county moratorium on data center developments due to its annexation into the city in 2020.
A decision on the Forsyth Data Center is expected in the first week of January. Meanwhile, Port Wentworth's City Council approved zoning changes to regulate data center developments, citing potential tax revenue and job creation, despite public concerns over water quality.
Senator John Ossoff and others are protesting delays in PFAS cleanup at military bases in Georgia, pushing deadlines back to 2032. In labor news, Comprehensive Logistics will lay off 105 workers due to the loss of a contract with GE Appliances. Rivian announced $330,000 in education partnerships across Georgia to support training in engineering and manufacturing, linked to its planned $5 billion factory in the state.
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