Calling ALL Athens community members: We invite you to join us for Data Centers in Our Backyard: Advocacy, Policy, and Fairness for Communities, an engaging and interactive workshop on the local impacts of data centers and how we can work together for sustainable and equitable solutions.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM
đź“Ť Location: First AME Church, Hull Street, Athens, GA
Why Attend?
Data centers power the internet, cloud, and AI—but what do they mean for our neighborhoods? In this session, we will:
- Understand data centers and their impact on energy, water, and land.
- Explore environmental, economic, and social tradeoffs.
- Learn about current policies and gaps.
- Collaborate on advocacy and community-driven solutions.
Agenda Highlights:
- Welcome & community values icebreaker
- Understanding data centers: how they work & what they need
- Local impact: environmental footprint, economic tradeoffs, land use concerns
- Policy & equity discussion + breakout action planning
- Closing with next steps, resources, and opportunities to stay involved
Who Should Join?
Community members and residents, local policymakers, students, and educators.
Sponsors: ALT Community Advisory Boards (East Athens, North Athens, West Broad), Athens Land Trust, and the Southern Sustainability Institute
👉 RSVP to Dr. Tawana Mattox (Dr. T):
📧
UlNWUCB8IHNvc3VpbiAhIG9yZw== | đź“ž 706-613-0122
You may also like the following events from Athens Land Trust:
Also check out other
Workshops in Athens.
