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
Can Democratic Socialism expand beyond metro Atlanta?
As democratic socialism becomes a larger political force in Georgia, Atlanta DSA co-chair Bryan Ramirez says the movement is looking beyond its metro area base.
Ask Atlanta: Does ‘Made in America’ still matter to shoppers?
Only 3% of clothing Americans buy today is made in the U.S. So we asked Atlanta: Does "Made in America" still matter? Credits: AJC | Louis L. Louft
Only true Hillman scholars will ace this ‘A Different World’ quiz
We put AJC managing editor and resident "A Different World" expert Janel Davis to the test. Credits: Keith Lovely Jr / AJC | tvONE | Getty Images
Can the South bring denim manufacturing back?
Georgia has a history with rise and fall of American denim. Credits: AJC | Bloomberg | Getty | Levi's | Library of Congress | Simpsons Savings