Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, Rep. Brad Thomas discusses his legislation aimed at regulating data center development across the state.

We explore how rapid growth in data infrastructure is shaping economic development, energy demand, and local zoning debates in Georgia. Thomas explains the policy goals behind the bill, including balancing technology investment with community impact, while critics and supporters weigh in on how the proposal could affect future tech expansion in the state.

The conversation also touches on Georgia's role as a national hub for data storage and cloud computing, and what tighter regulation could mean for jobs, power consumption, and long-term economic planning.

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