Forsyth Technology Campus (Trammell Crow)
Trammell Crow plans up to 12 million square feet of data center buildings on about 1,600 acres west of I-75 in Forsyth, one of the largest in the country. The city approved a permit in February 2026. The state filing lists $8.4 billion and 1.5 million gallons of water a day.
Where things stand: City of Forsyth granted a conditional use permit 5-1 on Feb. 2, 2026, with safeguards.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 2, 2026): Forsyth City Council approved a conditional use permit 5-1; the permit can be revoked if plans do not move forward.
What we know
- 📍 WhereAbout 1,600 acres along Johnsonville, Smith and Collier roads, west of I-75 Exit 193, Forsyth, Monroe County
- 🏢 CompanyTrammell Crow Company
- 🏛️ Owned byCBRE
- 🌳 Size1,632 acres
- 💧 WaterCity of Forsyth · 1,500,000 gallons a day
- 💵 Cost$8.4 billion
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Where will the power come from? Developers spoke of local power generation. 🙋 I'll find out
- Who is the end user? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will it really use 1.5 million gallons of water a day? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Nov 26, 2025Up to 12 million square feet of technology buildings filed for state regional review (DRI #4585).
- Feb 2, 2026Forsyth City Council approved a conditional use permit 5-1; the permit can be revoked if plans do not move forward.
Local votes and rules
✅ Approved
Forsyth City Council approved a conditional use permit for the Forsyth Technology Campus, a planned 12 million square foot data center on 1,600 acres west of I-75 Exit 193. The motion included safeguards, such as the chance to revoke the permit if plans do not move forward.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- DRI #4585: Forsyth Technology Campus (Development of Regional Impact filing) · Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Nov 26, 2025
- DRI #4585: Forsyth Technology Campus, Additional Information Form · Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Nov 26, 2025
- Forsyth City Council grants conditional use permit for 12 million square foot data center · WGXA · Feb 2, 2026
- Census TIGERweb roads: Collier Rd x Smith Rd, Monroe County · U.S. Census Bureau · Oct 7, 2026
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