No project in Watkinsville City, but 2 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Watkinsville City votes on zoning. The Oconee County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Old Elberton Road data center (FAE Clark LLC)
Athens-Clarke County (unified government), Clarke County
233 acres
🕒 Oct 7, 2025: Mayor and Commission unanimously voted against rezoning 233 acres from farm to industria…
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
Proposedabout 9 miles awayAthena Studios data center proposal
Athens-Clarke County (unified government), Clarke County
🕒 March 2026: Mayor and Commission extended the data center moratorium to June 5, 2026, as plans for a…
Reported in the news, not confirmed yet
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Watkinsville City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Watkinsville City: Georgia Power Co. (company) or Walton 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.