Deals & Incentives

Several Louisiana state lawmakers are withdrawing from nondisclosure agreements with the state's economic development agency, citing voter pressure and concerns about secret business negotiations. At least four legislators requested the Louisiana Economic Development agency terminate their NDAs after constituents objected to undisclosed data center deals.

NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA

Mississippi offers data centers a 10-year exemption on sales and use taxes for construction materials and equipment, plus income and franchise tax exemptions. Companies must be approved by the Mississippi Development Authority, invest at least $20 million and create at least 20 full-time jobs paying 125% of the average state wage.

DeSoto County News · Mississippi · also at Sun Herald

OpenAI announced plans for a 3.2 gigawatt data center called "Project Camellia" in Rincon, Georgia at the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub. The company will invest $20 billion in construction, commit $80 million in local support, and use a closed-loop water system, with phased development planned between 2028 and 2032.

AOL.com · Georgia

OpenAI announced plans for a 3.2-gigawatt data center in Rincon, Georgia called Project Camellia, which will use a closed-loop water system and provide flexible power demand response to Georgia Power while committing $80 million in local support.

AOL.com · Georgia

Columbiana's city council approved a $3.5 million community impact payment from DigiPowerX, a Bitcoin mining company converting to a data center operations. The company receives a 12-month sales and use tax abatement during construction, with the city planning to use funds for infrastructure projects like sidewalk and road improvements.

WBRC · Alabama

A proposed 1,500-megawatt data center near a historic 1965 civil rights march campsite in Lowndes County could receive up to a 30-year tax abatement, though the speculative developer's eventual operator remains unidentified. County commissioners have debated the incentive, with some arguing against approving tax breaks before a formal request is submitted.

Yellowhammer News · Dallas Co., AL

OpenAI secured a 25-year power contract with Georgia Power for 3.2 gigawatts to support a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia. The secretive deal sparked community backlash, with nearly 1,000 residents attending a contentious meeting to voice concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental impact.

Tech Times · Georgia

OpenAI plans to build a $30 billion AI data center in Effingham County, Georgia near Savannah, with operations expected to begin in 2028 and expand to 1,000 employees by 2032. The company has secured 3.2 gigawatts of power from Georgia Power and will receive a 50% property-tax abatement for 15 years, while contributing $80 million for local community services.

Gotrade · Chatham Co., GA

State Sen. Sam Givhan questions whether Alabama should offer tax breaks for future data centers, noting the state currently provides 20-year incentives. Givhan emphasizes that energy needs and workforce considerations should guide data center policy decisions in North Alabama.

1819 News · Madison Co., AL