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Another company says DeKalb leaders promised they could build a data center
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tyisha Fernandes , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway A lawsuit has been filed against the county, with one developer seeking $30 million in damages.
DeKalb County is facing opposition and legal action due to a pause on data center developments. Developers claim they were promised the right to build, having spent millions preparing land in District 3 over the past three years. A lawsuit has been filed against the county, with one developer seeking $30 million in damages.
The dispute involves property purchased off Bouldercrest Road, including land owned by Shadowbox Studios. Further details on the situation are available, including the ongoing demands of local residents for an environmental study before any data center projects proceed. The county's Board of Commissioners has extended the pause on data center construction, amid ongoing controversy.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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