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This resolution commends the State of Georgia for its economic leadership, highlighting the state's remarkable achievement of being ranked the No. 1 state for business for 11 consecutive years. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparent and informed decision-making, particularly regarding the management of critical resources like water and energy. It acknowledges the state's need to carefully plan for increasing energy demands while avoiding undue burdens on consumers, and stresses the significance of considering the broader impact of high-resource facilities on local communities. The resolution recognizes the role of legislators in gathering and disseminating information, especially in the context of emerging developments like high-tech data centers that require substantial utility resources. Specifically, the resolution calls for timely release of accurate information about economic, employment, fiscal, land use, natural resource, and public utility service impacts to enable elected officials and the public to make well-informed decisions. Ultimately, the resolution commends Georgia for its economic leadership while advocating for responsible stewardship of natural and infrastructural resources, and directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72050