Floyd County approved new rules for future data centers outside Rome's city limits. They are allowed only in heavy industrial zones and must meet rules on noise, water and power use, safety and cleanup. Breaking the rules can mean fines of up to $1,000 a day.

Aug 25, 2026Source

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⚡ Your electric company

Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Floyd County: Georgia Power Co. (company) or North Georgia Electric Member Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Georgia.

🙋 Open tasks here

Did the Floyd County Commission approve the rezoning on May 27, 2025?
Will it really use 5 million gallons of water a day?
How much power will it need?
Is it under construction?
How much power and water will it use?
Is the site inside Rome city limits or in the county?
Has Atlas refiled anywhere nearby?

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3 data center projects in Unincorporated Floyd County

In Unincorporated Floyd County

Coosa data center campus (Project Gracie, Atlas Development)

Microsoft data center (Huffaker Road, Rome area)

Dixon data center (Atlas Development)

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Battey Business Complex data center (Atlas Development)

Project Springbank (Atlas Development)

Local votes and rules

📜 Data center rules

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⚡ Your electric company

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