Data Center Boom in Georgia Revealed in New White Paper from LandGate

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, January 27th, 2025

LandGate has released a groundbreaking white paper that offers an in-depth analysis of Georgia's rapidly expanding data center market, highlighting its growth, infrastructure, and competitive advantages.

Key Findings from the White Paper:

Georgia's Expanding Data Center Ecosystem

  • 87 data centers across the state, including hyperscale, enterprise, colocation, and cloud facilities.

  • Significant investments from industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Web Services, and Google.

  • Combined aggregate gross maximum power exceeds 160 MW, with an average load of 9000kW per center.

Rapid Market Growth

  • Georgia's data center market has experienced 100% growth since 2020, with Atlanta as a major hotspot.

  • Incentives such as tax benefits, reliable water and electricity, and sustainable energy have attracted large-scale developments.

  • Recent investments include:

    • Edged Energy's $1.7 billion data center campus.

    • DataBank's 1 million square foot infrastructure project.

    • Over 500 MW of renewable energy added since 2022, supported by Georgia Power.

    • 18 planned new projects and 10 expansions identified in locations like Atlanta, Lithia Springs, Douglasville, Alpharetta, and Suwanee.

Quote from LandGate

"Georgia has firmly positioned itself as a dynamic leader in the data center industry, with infrastructure and sustainability initiatives that not only attract investment but ensure long-term growth," said Yoann Hispa, CEO of LandGate. "This white paper offers a forward-looking perspective on one of the most exciting markets for data centers in the United States."