05/28/2026
Technology growth is inevitable.
But responsible growth is a choice.
Today, I submitted a community-focused proposal regarding the ongoing discussions surrounding data center development and moratorium considerations within Lee County, Georgia.
This conversation should not simply be about “for” or “against” data centers. It should be about accountability, sustainability, and long-term regional planning.
If large-scale technological infrastructure is coming into our communities, then those same projects should also contribute toward:
• Environmental stewardship
• Water conservation & recycling innovation
• Smarter infrastructure planning
• Workforce housing solutions
• Community reinvestment
• Transit & mobility improvements
• Renewable resource initiatives
• Local workforce development
• Rapid environmental monitoring & transparency
I also believe an important national discussion needs to happen around improving and modernizing current data center infrastructure before continuously expanding new facilities. Smarter optimization, renewable integration, adaptive reuse, and higher efficiency standards can reduce strain on communities while still supporting innovation.
Through Odynex Axis Logistics and the Neugebauer Odynex AgriHomes initiative, I believe regions like Southwest Georgia have an opportunity to help shape a more balanced model for future development — one where technology, sustainability, infrastructure, and community growth work together instead of competing against one another.
This is not about stopping progress.
This is about building smarter progress.
The future belongs to communities willing to think ahead.