Battey Business Complex data center (Atlas Development)
Atlas Development had a deal to buy 100 acres of the old state hospital campus in Rome for a data center. Neighbors in Summerville Park objected, and a petition got more than 2,200 signatures. Atlas ended the deal in August 2026.
Where things stand: Atlas ended its land deal with the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority in Aug. 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Aug 2026): Atlas ended the agreement; no reason was given.
What we know
- 📍 WhereFormer Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital campus on North Division Street, Rome, Floyd County
- 🏢 CompanyAtlas Development
- 🌳 Size100 acres
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What happened so far
- Aug 2025Development authority approved a preliminary deal to sell the last 100 acres to Atlas for $5.7 million.
- Aug 2026Atlas ended the agreement; no reason was given.
Local votes and rules
🤝 Agreement with the company
Atlas Development ended its deal to buy the last 100 acres of Rome's Battey Business Complex, the former state hospital site, for a data center. The development authority had approved the deal in August 2025. Neighbors had opposed it and more than 2,200 people signed a petition.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Atlas Development Ends $5.7 Million Battey Data Center Agreement · WEIS Radio · Aug 15, 2026
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