Midterms 2026: Georgians on the front lines of the people’s war against data centres
Summary
Opposition to data centres has become an issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm campaigns, as communities raise concerns about environmental effects, electricity bills and local influence. In Georgia, residents are organizing against a proposed $17 billion data centre in Coweta County, while opposition to such projects has drawn support across party lines.Key Facts
- Georgia is described in the article as the leading U.S. market for data centre construction.
- The proposed Project Sail site covers about 800 acres in Coweta County.
- County filings estimate that Project Sail would use about 900 megawatts of electricity and 9 million gallons of water.
- The plan calls for 13 buildings, each covering 378,000 square feet.
- Nearby residents Quilliam and Wilhemina Barber say they expect the project to change their rural surroundings.
- Local opponent Ron Bockrath has helped organize residents, file lawsuits and gather petition signatures.
- Opposition to data centres has appeared in debates and town halls ahead of the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
- The article says concern about data centres has united some Democratic and Republican supporters.
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