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Microsoft data center (Project Rita, Tyrone)
Also called: Project Rita
Tyrone approved a rezoning for a Microsoft data center in March 2024. The town says Microsoft expects to use about 4,000 gallons of water a day once running. As of mid-2026, Microsoft had not filed a site plan or any building permits.
Where things stand: Rezoning approved March 28, 2024. As of June 2026, no site plan or permits had been filed.
🕒 Latest update (Aug 6, 2026): Town staff presented a review of data center rules to the council.
What we know
- 📍 WhereTyrone, Fayette County
- 🏢 CompanyMicrosoft (filed by the Fayette County Development Authority)
- 🏛️ Owned byMicrosoft
- 👤 Built forMicrosoft
- 💧 WaterFayette County Water System · 4,000 gallons a day
- 💸 Tax breaksThe town says Microsoft did not ask for, and was not given, a tax break.
❓ Still unanswered
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- When will Microsoft file a site plan? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power will it use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will new power lines be needed? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Oct 27, 2023Project Rita filed for state regional review (DRI #4094) as a technology park with two buildings.
- Feb 22, 2024Tyrone Planning Commission held a public hearing.
- March 28, 2024Tyrone Town Council approved the rezoning.
- Aug 6, 2026Town staff presented a review of data center rules to the council.
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We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Data Center Information (Microsoft Data Center Project Information) · Town of Tyrone · June 2, 2026
- DRI #4094: Project Rita (Development of Regional Impact filing) · Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Oct 27, 2023
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