Georgia Power accused of prioritizing data centers over residents

Savannah residents confronted Georgia’s utility regulators this week, accusing the commission of serving Georgia Power and data centers instead of the public. The dispute centers on the large electricity demands of data centers, which store and process computer data. Residents say these facilities drive up power costs and strain the grid while ordinary customers pay the price. The commission has not yet responded to the criticism. It is unclear whether the public anger will affect November’s election.