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832-acre site, 45 miles south of Atlanta. Joint venture between Prologis and Atlas Development. Estimated $100M tax revenue over 10 years. Significant community opposition.
| Investment | $17.0B |
| Power Capacity | 936 MW |
| Location | Newnan, Coweta, Georgia |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
832-acre site, 45 miles south of Atlanta. Joint venture between Prologis and Atlas Development. Estimated $100M tax revenue over 10 years. Significant community opposition.
location and scale
| Location | Newnan, Coweta, Georgia |
| Region | South Metro Atlanta |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $17.0B |
| Power Capacity | 936 MW |
| Total Area | 4.9M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Atlas Development LLC, Prologis |
| Operators |
investment breakdown
The $17.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $11.1B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $3.4B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.7B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $850M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $11.1B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $8.8B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $27.6B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 936 MW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 936 MW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 780,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 8,199 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 4.9M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 3.4M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 272 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
Community opposition with 1,775+ signatures on petition
construction timeline
| Announced | 2024-12-31 |
| Construction Start | TBD |
| Expected Completion | 2036-12-31 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 34,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 187 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $17.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $42.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $85M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $2.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Georgia:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Atlas Development LLC, Prologis to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Georgia’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Georgia datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Georgia’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Coweta impact
The project specifically impacts Coweta through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Atlas Development LLC | Prologis
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Atlas Development LLC: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- Prologis: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
sources and references
- $17bn ‘Project Sail’ data center campus proposed in Atlanta, Georgia - Data Center Dynamics - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/project-sail-data-center-newnan-atlanta-georgia/
- Project Sail, a $17B data center project, pitched south of Atlanta - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - https://www.ajc.com/news/business/project-sail-a-17b-data-center-project-pitched-south-of-atlanta/D33GKROJBJEEPATVVCT3OVZR2Q/
- $17B data center campus proposed in West Coweta - Times-Herald - https://www.times-herald.com/news/17b-data-center-campus-proposed-in-west-coweta/article_56241322-c94f-11ef-9d42-1f794f59389e.html
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analysis current as of October 2025