--- title: "Tech Surge in Social Circle: Two Major Data Center Proposals Advance" description: Two major data center projects in Social Circle promise significant economic growth, high-wage jobs, and enhanced industrial capabilities for the city. image: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/68c301ebaa36be33aa2af8f7_1a3f16114a452999cc4d7d6b36ae1602_Obedio%20march%20of%20progress.png --- [Skip to content](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/tech-surge-in-social-circle-two-major-data-center-proposals-advance#main-content) [![Obedio logo with black text and an orange graphic composed of four circles and a diagonal arrow pointing up and right.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/66529844eddaa630d6da1b42_obedio%20gold%20for%20white%20background.png)](https://getobedio.com) [Team](https://www.getobedio.com/team) [Pricing](https://www.getobedio.com/pricing) [Contact](https://www.getobedio.com/demo) [Blog](https://www.getobedio.com/blog) [Login](https://obed.io/v4/login) Data Center Georgia Development Data # Tech Surge in Social Circle: Two Major Data Center Proposals Advance ![Obedio research](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Obedio research November 20, 2025 Social Circle, Georgia, is attracting high-tech industrial investment as two major data center developments move through municipal review. Both projects promise substantial capital investment, high-wage job creation, and expansion of the city’s Industrial Character Area. **Project 1: Dermody PL Acquisition Co., LLC – East Hightower Trail** Dermody PL Acquisition Co., LLC, a national real estate developer specializing in logistics and data center properties, has applied for a Special Use Permit (SU-2025-008) to construct a 1,000,000-square-foot data center campus on 96.01 acres zoned Light Industrial. **Development Plan:** - Four two-story buildings, each ~250,000 square feet. - Continuous 24/7 operations for data processing. - Considered lower-impact than traditional Light Industrial uses, with reduced traffic, noise, and truck activity. **Power & Utilities:** - Georgia Power is the provider, with a new 100,000-square-foot onsite substation planned adjacent to an existing facility. - Peak water usage: ~1,000,000 gallons/day; peak sewer: ~400,000 gallons/day. - The project emphasizes water-efficient systems and low-impact operations. **Timeline & Issues:** - Expected buildout: 4–5 years; first building operational within 2–3 years. - Substation operational target: 2027. - Securing the Special Use Permit is critical before end-user commitments; permit approval does not guarantee utilities or construction clearance. - Community engagement: a virtual October 7, 2025, meeting drew no attendees; design includes 200-foot buffers to neighboring properties. **Project 2: GA Strouds Creek Land, LLC – Phase II Annexation/Highway 11** GA Strouds Creek Land, LLC is pursuing annexation, rezoning, and a Special Use Permit (SU-2025-009) for a 980.78-acre technology park along Highway 11, designated by Georgia EMC as the Georgia Historic Heartland Megasite. **Development Plan:** - Campus-style data center with 12 single-story buildings (exact square footage unspecified). - Expected workforce: ~200 high-paid technicians. - Modern technology will limit water demand for cooling. **Timeline & Issues:** - Project spans both Social Circle and unincorporated Newton County; annexation approval is required for full implementation. - Minimal impact on local schools or infrastructure is anticipated. - Community engagement: a virtual meeting on October 15, 2025, drew no participants. The concurrent emergence of these two large-scale data center proposals—Dermody’s 1,000,000-square-foot campus and GA Strouds Creek’s 12-building technology park—signals a concerted push to expand Social Circle’s high-tech industrial footprint, leveraging available land and infrastructure while promising significant economic benefits. ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2Ftech-surge-in-social-circle-two-major-data-center-proposals-advance](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2Ftech-surge-in-social-circle-two-major-data-center-proposals-advance) ## Keep reading ### [California Ballot Measure Local Municipalities California voters will decide 118 local tax measures and $8.07 billion in bond requests on November 3](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/california-voters-will-decide-118-local-tax-measures-and-8.07-billion-in-bond-requests-on-november-3) ### [Local Ordinance Zoning Ordinance Development Data Federal Realty Asks La Mesa to Approve a 165,000-Square-Foot Bass Pro Shops Where Macy's Stood at Grossmont Center](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/federal-realty-asks-la-mesa-to-approve-a-165000-square-foot-bass-pro-shops-where-macys-stood-at-grossmont-center) [![Obedio your municipal data source](https://hs.getobedio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/google%20workspace-1.png?width=100&height=41&name=google%20workspace-1.png "Obedio your municipal data source")](https://getobedio.com) Obedio's business intelligence platform provides data and insights from over 25,000 municipalities, enabling retail, manufacturing, finance, real estate, and government clients to make informed decisions, assess risk, and identify opportunities. **Data Source & Liability Disclaimer:** The data presented on this website is aggregated from various official government and public entities ("The Original Government Sources"). 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