Atlas Development ended its deal to buy the last 100 acres of Rome's Battey Business Complex, the former state hospital site, for a data center. The development authority had approved the deal in August 2025. Neighbors had opposed it and more than 2,200 people signed a petition.

Aug 14, 2026Source

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1 data center project in Rome City

In Rome City

Battey Business Complex data center (Atlas Development)

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Microsoft data center (Huffaker Road, Rome area)

Dixon data center (Atlas Development)

Coosa data center campus (Project Gracie, Atlas Development)

Project Springbank (Atlas Development)

Kingston Technology Hub (Thor Equities)

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