Dixon data center (Atlas Development)
Atlas Development asked to rezone 178 acres near Highway 53 for a data center of more than 2 million square feet. The request was withdrawn in February 2025. Planners said a new application would need new public notices.
Where things stand: Rezoning request withdrawn on Feb. 6, 2025, before the planning commission meeting.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 6, 2025): Atlas withdrew its request to rezone 178 acres for a data center of more than 2 million square feet.
What we know
- 📍 WhereHighway 53 and Plainville Road, across from the Lowe's Distribution Center, Unincorporated Floyd County, Floyd County
- 🏢 CompanyAtlas Development Inc.
- 🌳 Size178 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Has Atlas refiled anywhere nearby? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Feb 6, 2025Atlas withdrew its request to rezone 178 acres for a data center of more than 2 million square feet.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
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.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Rezoning application for data center at Plainville Road at Highway 53 withdrawn · WRGA News · Feb 6, 2025
- Census TIGERweb roads: Plainville Rd x State Rte 53, Floyd County · U.S. Census Bureau · Oct 7, 2026
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