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Democrats see Georgia’s failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift
Tax breaks and new rules fell short as lawmakers left utilities and ratepayer protections largely unchanged, fueling local backlash and Democratic attacks.
- Georgia lawmakers concluded their annual legislative session on Thursday without passing measures to curb tax breaks for data centers, despite months of debate on limiting the industry's impact.
- Tax breaks for data centers are estimated to cost state and local governments nearly $3 billion annually, incentivizing rapid growth supported by Georgia Power, the state's private electric utility.
- Republican state Sen. Chuck Hufstetler called existing commission rules "extremely weak" and teamed with Democrats to force stronger protections, but Republican Senate leaders blocked the move.
- Activists Judy Mullis and Cyndie Hutchings say lawmakers chose "big business" over consumers, with local opposition potentially threatening incumbent Republicans like state Rep. Vance Smith.
- Democrats aim to win the governor's office for the first time in 24 years and secure a majority in the 180-member state House, leveraging voter frustration over inaction.
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