Key facts
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called a proposal to pause new data center construction 'insane'.
- Kemp stated the proposal, made by Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, was 'irresponsible'.
- Georgia is experiencing rapid growth in data center development.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has strongly opposed a proposal by Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms to halt the construction of new data centers in the state. Kemp, a vocal supporter of the burgeoning data center industry in Georgia, described Bottoms' suggestion as 'insane' and 'irresponsible.' Georgia has become a key location for data center growth, and Kemp has been a proponent of policies that encourage such development. The disagreement highlights differing political approaches to the rapid expansion of technology infrastructure within the state.