September 17, 2026 • Commentary
You’ve Already Used a Data Center Today
Much of the policy discussion around the construction of data centers has shifted from attracting them to managing their growth.
Topic: Infrastructure
August 13, 2026 • American Enterprise Institute
The Water Fight over Data Centers Is a Distraction. The Grid Fight Is the Real Story.
America's almond growers use 70 to 90 times more water than every data center in the country combined — so why is water the argument everyone's having?
June 18, 2026 • Commentary
Atlanta’s Infrastructure in the Global Spotlight
Soccer fans from around the world have descended upon America’s gas stations, chain restaurants and even such backwoods haunts as Jordan-Hare Stadium.
June 14, 2026 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 12, 2026
Imagine handing your landlord $300,000, living in his house for two years without ever making a rent payment, and then getting the full $300,000 back when you move out. Did […]
April 24, 2026 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: April 24, 2026
Georgia’s education debate often centers on school choice and funding, but important changes are happening inside the classroom too. This week’s commentary looks at one of the most foundational challenges […]
June 20, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 20, 2025
The budget year that begins July 1 will be the third straight with no “bond package,” as that section is typically called.
June 6, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 6, 2025
Despite the growing necessity of data centers as the demand for their services increases, there is debate over their associated costs and benefits.
June 5, 2025 • Commentary
Weighing the costs and benefits of data centers in Georgia
Despite the growing necessity of data centers as the demand for their services increases, there is debate over their associated costs and benefits.
May 30, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: May 30, 2025
This week, we look at the underlying issues and true causes of rising home prices in metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia
May 9, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: May 9, 2025
Some of the most significant innovations in technology have become common to the point of monotony in only a few decades.
May 8, 2025 • Commentary
Why are so many data centers popping up in Georgia?
Data centers are facilities filled with thousands of computers that work constantly to store and process information.
May 5, 2025 • Blog
Yes, we can still build
Sometimes it feels like our government can’t do big, important things anymore.
March 28, 2025 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: March 28, 2025
The General Assembly passed major legislation aimed at curbing lawsuit abuse.
October 4, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: October 4, 2024
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has released our 2024 Guide to the Issues.
August 30, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 30, 2024
Labor Day weekend gives us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the American worker.
August 14, 2024 • Commentary
We don’t do hard things anymore
Those who want homes that are more affordable, electricity that remains reliable, and roads that are less congested should speak up.
July 23, 2024 • Blog
Atlanta residents pay too much to get busted water mains
Atlanta residents pay some of the highest water rates in the nation. Yet, water main breaks deprived much of Atlanta of water for several days last month.
June 14, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 14, 2024
Why Georgia needs to be serious about tort reform.
June 12, 2024 • Commentary
A new approach for maintaining the interstate system is needed
As vehicles become more fuel efficient or run on alternative fuels, how will we continue to fund interstates?
April 19, 2024 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: April 19, 2024
The federal student loan program is a mess.
March 6, 2024 • Commentary
Lawmakers avoid making long-term obligations with temporary surpluses
In total, Gov. Brian Kemp signed an amended budget for the current year that spends almost $5.5 billion more than the original plan.
February 21, 2024 • Commentary
Metro Atlanta’s population to reach 7.9 million by 2050
What does this mean, not just for the Atlanta metro area, but the entire state?
January 24, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia continues to show D.C. how government should be run
The divergent realities of our state and federal governments were again on full display this past week.
December 27, 2023 • Blog
11 biggest stories of 2023
As we prepare to welcome in a new year, here is a review of our most read and most shared stories of 2023.
November 9, 2023 • Commentary
4 Issues Facing the Buckhead Community in Atlanta
While not taking sides in the debate, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation has released a report which offers a fact-based assessment of the key issues.
November 9, 2023 • Press Release
Georgia Public Policy Foundation releases new report on key issues facing Buckhead
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has released a report addressing key issues facing Atlanta’s Buckhead community.
August 9, 2023 • Commentary
Vogtle Unit 3 is first new nuclear power plant to open in decades
Georgia Power announced that the third nuclear reactor at its Plant Vogtle near Augusta had begun commercial operation.
August 4, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 4, 2023
A list that gets its subject matter exactly backward makes me stop and wonder what’s going on.
July 28, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: July 28, 2023
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to launch a pilot program later this year that will test mileage-based user fees.
June 30, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: June 30, 2023
The lack of emphasis on civics, government and political history is the biggest education problem in our country.
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