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Google Data Center Deal Approved | Macon News
Monroe County just greenlit a $1.2 billion revenue split plan for a potential Google data center — not final approval, but a major financial blueprint. Google will pay over 20 years via lease payments instead of property taxes, with funds divided between the county, schools, and commissioners. First-year payments: $31M total ($14.5M each to county and schools). By year 20, payments soar to $77M, with schools getting the biggest slice. If Google buys the project later, taxes shift to standard property tax. Still pending: job creation targets and final approvals — one commissioner even voted…
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