Dear Editor:

I am offering a rebuttal to Sean Register’s letter to the editor dated Dec 18, 2025. My career has spanned 40 years and continues today. I work with site selection firms, economic development organizations, engineers, architects, construction firms, and owners to build advanced technology facilities globally. I have made Savannah my home and own property in Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, and McIntosh counties.

I agree with Mr. Register’s comments about making America self-sufficient, especially focused on engineered materials, rare earth minerals, and metals of all types. For too long, the global pendulum has swayed too far from America First to a point over the past few years of America last - with devastating consequences for our citizens. From education, jobs, economy, and quality of life, our country’s interests have been put aside in favor of foreign entities such as multinational corporations, sovereign nations, and unfortunately, criminal enterprises. The pendulum began to swing the other direction in 2025, in favor of America and hopefully will continue the momentum toward a more balanced world of peace and prosperity for all honest people, but not at the expense of the USA.

That said, I believe that Coastal Georgia should be focused on smart development - especially as it relates to manufacturing.

Our land, air, and water are key to the exceptional quality of life that we enjoy in our region. Industrial development can and does co-exist successfully in harmony with environmental issues and concerns. I am not against industrial development - in fact, I am leading several site selection teams currently that are considering locating substantial investments in our area.

I am, however, not in favor of supporting companies that do not have a successful track record.

Proof that their processes, management team, financial record can stand up for the wonderful claims of investment and jobs that their unique development would bring to our area.

Westwin is a startup company, with a management team that lacks the depth, wisdom, and capabilities to successfully deliver on their claims.

I sincerely hope that the good people of Richmond Hill and surrounding areas - will see the value in our precious and limited amount of land and resources that we can commit to future industrial development. We must be extremely selective in our decision process and not yield to promises and unsubstantiated claims, especially in high risk endeavors. Open mindedness and transparency should always be our approach.

Allow multiple public hearings and encourage experienced and highly qualified people - that will not come with an agenda - but will come armed with facts and truthfulness about the proposed use of land in our area. Allow the facts and truth to be presented - so that all can make a wise decision about the future stewardship of our area. Future generations of residents would expect nothing less. It is what Henry Ford would do.

Ken Anthony CEO, KSY Global, LLC Savannah, Georgia

Dear Editor:

The surge in building datacenters, driven by speculation in demand for artificial intelligence [AI] systems, is expected to triple use of electricity by 2028 and could grow ten times that much by 2035, according to industry analysts. In Georgia alone, 10 gigawatts of new power production by Georgia Power was recently approved by the Public Service Commission – by far, the largest increase in the state’s power generation ever approved, mainly justified by predicted AI needs.

Greenpeace warns of “a frantic, unregulated race to build [datacenters] – a race with no clear finish line and next to no rules to protect the planet or people.”

Between half and 70% of electricity used by datacenters is for equipment operation, while the rest is needed for cooling, power distribution, and lighting.

Last year, 17.4 billion gallons of water were used to cool US data centers.

Although that was just 5% of total U.S. water use, electricity required for datacenters significantly adds to that total, because 40% of America’s water use is by the power industry for cooling steam-powered turbines. Datacenters’ two-part demand for water poses a major threat to other water users, including agriculture and households – especially when electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels that worsen evaporative water losses caused by climate-change.

Troubling financial risks remain clouded by uncertain AI markets. Cost of expanding the grid, required for distributing massive growth in power- generation, and abandoned projects may shift burdens from investors to consumers and taxpayers.

These concerns justify rigorous legislation holding datacenters accountable.

David Kyler, Center for a Sustainable Coast, St. Simons Island, Georgia.