Possible data center at Wayne Commerce Center in Jesup
Also called: Wayne Commerce Center
Wayne County's industrial development authority agreed to sell the 315-acre Wayne Commerce Center in Jesup, and a data center is a possible use. The mayor said the deal has about 18 months of study and conditions and is 'not a done deal.' The buyer has not been named publicly.
Where things stand: The Wayne County Industrial Development Authority approved a sales contract for the industrial park in August 2026, with about a year and a half of study and conditions. Officials have not confirmed it will be a data center.
🕒 Latest update (Sept 2026): Jesup commissioners voted 3-4 against a data center moratorium.
What we know
- 📍 WhereWayne Commerce Center industrial park in Jesup (315 acres), Jesup, Wayne County
- 🌳 Size315 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Who is buying the Wayne Commerce Center, and is it for a data center? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed by the development authority? 🙋 I'll find out
- Is the site inside Jesup city limits, and which government's data center rules apply? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Aug 2026The Wayne County Industrial Development Authority approved a contract to sell the 315-acre Wayne Commerce Center, worth $23.6 million. A data center was named as a possible use.
- Aug 17, 2026Wayne County commissioners held a public workshop; some said they had just learned of the sale.
- Sept 2026Jesup commissioners voted 3-4 against a data center moratorium.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Jesup city commissioners voted 4-2 on a first reading of an ordinance that defines data centers and allows them only as a conditional use in light industrial zones. Many residents asked for a full pause instead. A second reading was set for October 6, 2026 at 7 p.m.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Wayne County Commissioners address data center rumors · WSAV · Aug 17, 2026
- Jesup residents address concerns surrounding potential data center · WSAV · Sept 7, 2026
- 'These data centers, they're coming': Wayne County moves to tighten rules ahead of tech expansion · WTOC · Aug 17, 2026
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