Kingston Officials Approve Permit for Large Data Center Facility
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What happened
Kingston city officials approved a special use permit for a 350,000-square-foot data center facility on 560 acres along State Road 293. Thor Equities, a New York City-based developer, is planning the campus. The project is expected to generate at least $2 million annually for municipal coffers and create 50 or more high-paying jobs.
From fox5atlanta.com
Why it matters
The approval represents a potential financial boost for local government, which Mayor Michael McFarland called a major turning point. However, the project faces fierce community opposition regarding concerns over water consumption, power grid strain, noise, and habitat destruction.
From fox5atlanta.com
Who's involved
- Thor EquitiesDeveloper of the 350,000-square-foot data center facility
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The entities involved
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Atlanta
capital city of Georgia, United States
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Thor Equities
Real estate firm