Georgia family says they're forced to sell home to power AI data centers
4 hours ago
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- Georgia homeowners face ultimatum to sell land for a new transmission line to power AI data centers.
- Georgia Power claims the line is needed due to demand outpacing grid capacity, requiring over 300 land parcels.
- Ansley Brown's family home is impacted; they agreed to sell under threat of eminent domain, calling it "theft".
- Residents feel bullied by the utility and seek an apology, while Georgia Power asserts transparency and good faith negotiations.
- The company states 70-80% of the new line's power will serve data centers, with the rest for residential and commercial growth.