Palmetto datacenter construction update

Microsoft began constructing the Palmetto datacenter in April 2024. The datacenter construction site is located in the Greater Atlanta area of Palmetto, GA.

Why datacenters are needed

Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we depend on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter. Local businesses, government, hospitals, and schools rely on datacenters every day to deliver goods and services to you.

Recap: Palmetto Datacenter Project Information Session

On July 23, 2024, Microsoft, in collaboration with the Mayor of Palmetto, hosted an initial information session at Palmetto Elementary School to discuss the datacenter project. The purpose of the meeting was to inform residents about the project’s details, including operations, construction activities, and community investments.

Participants viewed the site plans, visual renderings, and had the opportunity to speak with the project team.

If you were unable to attend, you can view materials shared, below.

For more information or to share feedback, contact:

• Jon McKenley, Sr. Community Engagement Manager: palmettodc@microsoft.com, (470) 832-6713
• MaLika Hakeem, Community Engagement Manager: palmettodc@microsoft.com, (404) 514-2627

Construction timeline

Datacenter construction began in April 2024 and is estimated to be complete by the beginning of October 2025. The general contractor Turner Construction Company is permitted to work Monday through Saturday 7:00am – 7pm, excluding federal holidays.

Staying connected

We will keep the community up to date via our Greater Atlanta page in our Microsoft in Your Community blog.

For daily operational questions, you can also reach out to the contractors:

• Project Manager – Jason Padavich DBIA, LEED GA at jpadavich@tcco.com
• Senior Project Manager – Jim Buckner at jbuckner@tcco.com
• Project Superintendent – Todd R. Cooksey at tcooksey@tcco.com

For Microsoft specific inquiries:

• PalmettoDC@Microsoft.com