690605 external_news 1780422770 1780422935 In this Ledger-Enquirer news article, Georgia’s rapid data center expansion—and the resulting patchwork of local ordinances from bans to detailed regulations—spotlights the role of Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy and Innovation Center (EPICenter), where Associate Yang You developed the Data Center Hub to help communities navigate policy decisions. You emphasized the lack of accessible, centralized information for local leaders and positioned the hub as a “one-stop shop” to compare ordinances, understand requirements, and support more informed, responsible planning amid growing concerns around land use, water, and energy demand.]]> 2026-06-02 1188 367481 1280