Can the South handle the strain of the data center boom?
Atlanta's data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth, quickly emerging as a leading hub for server farms in the U.S. Driven by soaring demand for data storage and processing power—largely fueled by the rise of AI technologies—the city is becoming a magnet for major tech giants. Yet, this rapid expansion comes with significant challenges. These sprawling facilities, essential for powering everything from cloud services to AI applications, consume vast amounts of energy and water. As the demand for data centers continues to climb, so too do concerns about their impact on vital resources. Credits: Getty Images | Jasper Chatbox | Tesla | Pexels | Microsoft | Google | ChatGPT | Dice | Georgia Power | WSJ | The Times | Politico | Reuters | Edged | Switch | Goldman Sachs | University of Tulsa | Washington Post | CBRE
Let Me Put U On: The journaling habit that helped me better understand myself
Mirtha Donastorg shares how journaling evolved from childhood diaries into nearly 16 notebooks. Credits: Ronald Williams, James Evans / AJC | Getty Images
Which U.S. cities have the most surveillance cameras?
Atlanta ranks as the most surveilled U.S. city, with roughly one camera for every eight residents. See which cities follow. Credits: AJC | Getty | Comparitech
This city trusted Flock Safety. Now residents are sounding the alarm.
Founded in Atlanta, Flock Safety has deployed over 120,000 cameras nationwide. Credits: AJC|City of Dunwoody|Flock Safety|Georgia Department of Transportation
Who has the best banana pudding in Atlanta? We tried the top 5.
The AJC tried Atlanta’s top 5 banana puddings. Community Q BBQ took the crown, but do you agree with our pick?