Microsoft data center (Huffaker Road, Rome area)
Microsoft bought 347 acres near Huffaker Road in Floyd County in 2023 for a data center, a project reported at $1 billion. Microsoft already pays property taxes on the land. Little else is public.
Where things stand: Microsoft bought 347 acres in Oct. 2023 for a data center; one tracker says it is under construction, but we found no permit record.
🕒 Latest update (Oct 2023): Microsoft bought 347 acres near Huffaker Road for a data center, a $1 billion project.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNear Huffaker Road, Unincorporated Floyd County, Floyd County
- 🏢 CompanyMicrosoft
- 🏛️ Owned byMicrosoft
- 👤 Built forMicrosoft
- 🌳 Size347 acres
- 💵 Cost$1 billion
❓ Still unanswered
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What happened so far
- Oct 2023Microsoft bought 347 acres near Huffaker Road for a data center, a $1 billion project.
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.
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Where this comes from
- Data center planned on 114-acre plot in Rome, Georgia · Data Center Dynamics · 2024
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