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
Southern accents are fading across the South. Here's why.
When you think of the South and Georgia, you inevitably think about that Georgia Southern drawl. But is it less common now? Credits: AJC | Reddit
Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.
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Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech
Rep. Mike Collins clinched the GOP Senate runoff, using his victory speech to contrast his business background with Democratic rival Sen. Jon Ossoff. Credit: AP
What the World Cup means for Black culture in Atlanta
Atlanta's soccer culture blends Black identity, fashion and creativity, making the city a perfect stage for the World Cup.