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Columbus Negotiating $5B 'Project Ruby' Data Center
Residents raise concerns over power and water impacts of proposed massive facility.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Development Authority of Columbus is in negotiations to bring a $5 billion data center, code-named "Project Ruby", to northeast Muscogee County. The identity of the company behind the project has not been revealed yet, sparking questions and concerns from local residents about potential impacts on power outages and water supply in the area.
Why it matters
Data centers require significant amounts of power and water to operate, and the arrival of a massive new facility could strain the local infrastructure and resources. Residents are seeking more transparency and input on the potential effects of "Project Ruby" on the community.
The details
The Development Authority of Columbus is in talks to bring the large-scale data center to the region, but the company behind the $5 billion "Project Ruby" has not yet been identified. Dozens of residents attended a recent meeting to voice concerns about potential power outages and water supply issues that could arise from the facility's operations.
- The Development Authority of Columbus is currently negotiating the data center project.
- A town hall meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6-7:30pm at the Columbus Public Library, where residents can share their concerns.
The players
Development Authority of Columbus
The local economic development organization that is negotiating to bring the "Project Ruby" data center to the Columbus region.
Clean Energy Columbus
A local advocacy group hosting the town hall meeting for residents to discuss the proposed data center project.
What’s next
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