In today’s global environment, companies are driving more and more of their business to the Internet. They’re focusing on business continuity and many are consolidating their data center operations to take advantage of economies of scale.

A large number of new data centers are calling Georgia home. The metro Atlanta region is an ideal location for data centers because of its extensive power and telecom infrastructure, reasonable electric rates, low risk of natural disasters, real estate cost and availability, technical talent, and relevant sales tax exemptions.

Atlanta offers competitive access to bandwidth and is one of the major carrier exchanges in North America. Atlanta is “on-net” for all Tier I and most Tier II carriers, and multiple CLEC providers ensure choice, speed to market and competitive pricing.

Atlanta is not the only place in Georgia where data centers are successful. Our smaller metro areas such as Columbus, in west central Georgia, and Augusta in the eastern part of the state – and famous for hosting the PGA Master’s Golf Tournament each year – are just two of Georgia’s other cities boasting a number of data centers.

The region’s electricity infrastructure is second-to-none and rates are below the national average. Commercial construction costs in the region are 89% of U.S. average and lease rates are also below the national rate. Average home prices are among the lowest of larger metro areas and Atlanta’s Cost of Living Index is 97.5, consistently ranking below the national average.

Georgia Power has senior project managers with extensive expertise in working with data center projects. We can help with your real estate search through our extensive database of available properties. We provide electric infrastructure evaluation, assistance with rate analysis, consultation on service methods, liaison with fiber carriers and coordination with state and local organizations, including those that administer incentives.

At Georgia Power we’re ready to help with your data center project. To access these and many other services offered by Georgia Power, there are several to contact us: telephone (404) 506-3000, email us at econdevga@southernco.com, or visit our Web site at www.georgiapower.com/grc.

Supplemental Information:

Robin Spratlin
General Manager, Economic Development
Georgia Power
75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 175
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Telephone (404) 506-3000
econdevga@southernco.com
www.georgiapower.com/grc.

Georgia Power, the largest of five electric utilities that make up Atlanta-based Southern Company, has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century. With a long-standing reputation for service, reliability, value and community stewardship, Georgia Power serves 2.25 million customers in all but four of the state’s 159 counties. The company’s Economic Development organization offers a wide range of services for companies considering a business location in Georgia. Internationally recognized for excellence in site selection, Georgia Power has helped for more than 650 companies expand or relocate in Georgia over the past decade alone.