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DeKalb data center event weighs environmental, economic impacts
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Most seats were filled Wednesday at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, where DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hosted a town hall examining the growing interest in data centers and their potential impact on the community. The event brought together local and regional experts to discuss how the rapidly expanding industry affects energy use, infrastructure and economic growth. Atlanta trails only Northern Virginia in proposed new data centers, a boom fueled in
CEO Cochran-Johnson Delivers on Her Promise to South DeKalb with $28.9M Candler Crossing Project
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the launch of the $28.9 million Candler Crossing development, a transformative project set to restore vitality to the Candler Road corridor, deliver essential services, and spark new opportunities for the community. The project will feature a full-service Publix grocery store, multi-tenant retail space, and public amenities designed to create a walkable, family-friendly destination. It was unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners. The
Charting DeKalb’s Economic Future: A Q&A with KB Advisory Group on the County’s Strategic Economic Development Plan
eKalb County, Georgia, is at a pivotal moment in its economic development journey. With new leadership, emerging opportunities, and a rapidly evolving regional landscape, Decide DeKalb Development Authority is updating its Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) to position itself for future growth. The SEDP will help guide us as we attract high-quality investment, new businesses, and jobs to DeKalb County and increase the quality of life for all residents. We sat down with Geoff Koski, President,
