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As communities across Georgia evaluate data center development, understanding fiscal impact is critical. In a recent article published by the Development Authority of Early County, insights from a Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) Board Boost training highlighted the difference between economic impact and fiscal impact. While economic impact measures jobs, wages, and spending, fiscal impact focuses on the balance between tax revenue generated and the cost of providing public services. The article notes that modern data centers often create substantial tax value through large investments in buildings and equipment while placing relatively limited demands on local government services. It also discusses common community concerns (including water use, noise, and energy infrastructure) and emphasizes the importance of well-crafted local ordinances that help communities manage growth while protecting local priorities.
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