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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 30 MIN

Flock Cameras and Data Centers put Georgia’s Tech Ambitions Under Scrutiny

from Politically Georgia · host The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC City Hall reporter Shaddi Abusaid to examine the growing backlash over Flock license plate readers, including concerns about police misuse, privacy and who has access to that data. AJC business and climate reporter Kristi Swartz joins Greg to weigh Georgia’s data center boom, the enormous demands on electricity and water, and the growing resistance in communities across the state. They also size up how the debate is shaping the governor’s race and the fight over data center incentives. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at [email protected].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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