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@Thecurrentga

An inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing watchdog journalism for Savannah, Brunswick and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

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thecurrentga.org > 09/01/2026 > how-much-water-will-effinghams-openai-data-center-need-a-lot-but-not-on-site

How much water will Effingham's OpenAI data center need? A lot??? but not on site.

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (884+ words) Reducing the water use on site at the proposed OpenAI data center will drive up its power-related water consumption offsite, experts say....

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thecurrentga.org > 08/29/2026 > openai-data-center-sparks-intense-debate-at-effingham-county-meeting

OpenAI data center sparks intense debate at Effingham County meeting

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (130+ words) Effingham County commissioners met with concerned residents on Saturday to discuss the proposed $20 billion OpenAI data center project, promising to further investigate issues such as noise pollution, radiation, and fire safety....

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thecurrentga.org > 08/25/2026 > psc-deadline-arrives-for-georgia-powers-3-2-gigawatt-openai-data-center-contract

PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power's 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (527+ words) Georgia Power and OpenAI are expected to close a deal on Wednesday that will see the monopoly utility provide electricity for a 3.2 gigawatt hyperscale data center planned for Effingham County. Browse Data Centers & Coastal Georgia Stories on projects, policy, legislation…...