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Data center campus · Near Early County Airport, between U.S. 27 and Magnolia Street, Blakely, Early County, Georgia

QTS Blakely campus

Proposed as of Aug. 13, 2026

QTS's proposed 12 million sq ft, up to 1.5 GW campus near Blakely in southwest Georgia, backed by a $28.75 million community agreement signed in August 2026.

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Power1,500MW reported · record
Floor area12,000,000sq ft

Who is behind it

ProjectQTS Blakely campus
Developer and teamQTS Data Centers (through QTS Technology Services, LLC)
End userNot found in the recordsNot yet named in any record or credited report we have found.

The record, newest first

  1. Blakely and Early County leaders signed an agreement creating a betterment fund of at least $28.75 million; construction could start mid-2027. (WTVY, Aug. 14, 2026)

  2. AJC reported plans for up to nine data center buildings and three substations on land owned by a McKnight Engler affiliate, with completion targeted for 2035. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 13, 2026)

  3. A DRI was filed for QTS's Blakely data center campus of up to 12 million sq ft, with 1,500 MW listed pending utility studies. (Georgia Department of Community Affairs, March 10, 2026; Georgia Department of Community Affairs, March 10, 2026; Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Oct. 30, 2026)

Conflicts and open questions

  • Agreement signing date: WTVY (Aug. 14, 2026) says it was signed Thursday, i.e. Aug. 13, 2026.
  • Some residents raised water and utility-cost concerns (WTVY).
  • Campus acreage not stated; the landowner affiliate holds more than 2,332 acres around the airport (AJC).
  • DRI lists Georgia Power as energy supplier.

The full record

Status note
DRI filed; city and county leaders signed a community agreement with QTS; rezoning and site-plan steps remained.
Power note
DRI lists 1,500 MW pending completed utility studies.
Evidence
Primary public records
Size class
50 MW or more (tracker scope)
Map position approximate, from the reported address or area. Updated Oct. 17, 2026.