OpenAI’s $20B Data Center Approved | Atlanta News

Georgia Power is greenlit to supply up to 3,200 megawatts of power for OpenAI’s $20 billion Project Camellia data center in Effingham County, with construction starting in 2028 and wrapping by 2032. No public vote needed — the state’s Public Service Commission approved it without objections. OpenAI will pay for all new infrastructure and commit to reducing its load by 1,000 megawatts if grid stress hits. Georgia Power says average households will save $180 annually starting in 2029 — up from a previous estimate of $102. The project promises thousands of jobs, $80 million in community investments, and major tax revenue, plus a closed-loop water system and annual audits to ensure accountability. 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/1a02c8993a6ea885