OpenAI’s $20B Data Center in Georgia | Savannah News

OpenAI is set to unveil its $20 billion “Project Camellia” data center in Effingham County, Georgia, promising 400 jobs and a community compact — though audit details remain unclear. As Georgia’s data center boom accelerates since 2007, critics like Public Service Commissioner Alicia Johnson warn of regulatory gaps, while Governor Kemp and local officials have been in talks since last November. The project could snag nearly $3 billion in tax breaks by 2027, drawing scrutiny from Senator Raphael Warnock, who’s calling for EPA guidance to protect water resources. Local leaders, including Effingham IDA CEO Brandt Herndon, frame it as a forward-thinking partnership with safeguards built from past lessons. The company’s open house this Thursday at Effingham College and Career Academy invites the public to learn more — and possibly reshape the future of the county. 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/883c9e688112b0e0