Effingham County’s $20B Data Center | Savannah News

Effingham County’s big move: OpenAI’s $20B data center in Savannah Gateway could create 400 jobs and fuel the county’s tax base — but not without controversy. As part of “Project Zero,” the initiative aims to eliminate property taxes by 2028, and the data center is seen as a key step. Yet, residents are raising alarms over lack of community input and environmental risks, while South Carolina’s Colleton County considers a moratorium amid similar backlash — proving big tech investments aren’t always smooth sailing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17872264571b697a