Deals & Incentives

Kansas City's City Council will vote Nov. 12 on whether to approve approximately $20 million in tax breaks and $572.5 million in bond authorization for The Constant Company, an AI data center operator in the Northland, a proposal opposed by a local watchdog group citing minimal job creation.

Hoodline · Florida

Miami-Dade County approved over $3.6 million in incentives for a 75,000-square-foot data center identified as "Project Apollo" in December 2024 without publicly naming the company behind it until after reporting by NBC6. The project, eventually identified as being developed by California-based Metrobloks, involves a $150 million capital investment and is projected for completion in 2026.

The Cool Down · Miami-Dade Co., FL · also at Yahoo

Georgia-based DC Blox plans to build a data center campus at a former Ford plant site on the eastside, with a proposed $15 million community investment plan contingent on tax incentive approval at the Nov. 2 City-County Council meeting.

Mirror Indy · Georgia

Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development announced new requirements for data center companies seeking tax breaks, including commitments to prevent increased ratepayer costs, strengthen grid reliability, and invest in local workforces. The exemption program will now be invitation-only for companies making significant long-term commitments to the state.

WBRZ · Louisiana

Louisiana's administration announced new requirements Thursday for data center developers seeking the state's sales tax exemption, including detailed attestations covering workforce investment, grid reliability, and community contributions. The state will rename data centers "digital factories," and companies must invest at least $200 million between July 2024 and July 2029 while creating at least 50 permanent jobs.

96.5 KPEL · Louisiana

Minnesota has about a dozen proposed mega-scale data centers, with only Meta's Rosemount facility under construction. State rules require large electricity customers like data centers to pay all attributable utility costs and repealed exemptions on their electricity use effective 2025.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder · Lowndes Co., AL

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday he will rebrand data centers as "digital factories" and attach new requirements to a sales tax exemption for the facilities, including partnerships with universities and community commitments, as voter sentiment turns against AI data center development.

The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Richland Parish, LA

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced new requirements for data centers seeking state tax breaks, rebranding the facilities as "digital factories." Companies must now demonstrate commitments to preventing rate increases, strengthening grid reliability, protecting natural resources and investing in local workforces to qualify for the Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption program.

WBRZ · Louisiana

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced new conditions for a data center tax break and said the state will refer to data centers as "digital factories" as voter sentiment turns against AI buildouts. The economic development agency said data center companies must meet criteria including establishing university partnerships and making long-term community commitments to receive the sales tax exemption.

NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA

State Senator Sam Givhan served as closing attorney for the city of Huntsville in five property sales totaling roughly 455 acres to Meta Platforms between 2018 and 2022, according to court records. Givhan has since publicly opposed further data center developments in the Tennessee Valley.

Alabama Political Reporter · Madison Co., AL

A lawsuit proceeded against Lowndes County Commission over allegations it violated the Open Meetings Act by approving a data center project outside the official agenda. The hearing was continued to December 2 to allow both sides additional time to prepare evidence and expert witnesses.

WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL

Columbia County chair candidates Cambrey Wood and Alison Couch discussed data centers, traffic and growth at a library forum. Both prioritized public safety funding and slower residential growth, though they differed on data center development and approaches to managing county expansion.

WRDW · Columbia Co. (GA), GA

The NAACP launched an electoral tracker dashboard allowing voters to examine nearly 2,800 data center projects nationwide and view candidate responses on environmental impacts. The tool helps voters in 17 states assess candidates' stances on data center development and related environmental issues affecting their communities.

Word In Black · Shelby Co., TN

Memphis City Council approved a 135-day moratorium on data center development after an 18-month proposal failed, disappointing residents and advocates who say the shortened pause inadequately protects predominantly Black neighborhoods from environmental hazards associated with AI expansion.

Word In Black · Shelby Co., TN · also at America's Black Holocaust Museum

A lawsuit filed Sunday claims the Lowndes County Commission violated the Alabama Open Meetings Act when it approved Project Red Clay, a 2,200-acre data center that would be Alabama's largest, and authorized a $1.15 billion tax break for the facility.

Black Belt News Network · Lowndes Co., AL

The Lowndes County Commission approved a 20-year, $1.1 billion tax abatement for Project Red Clay, an 800-acre data center near a historic civil rights landmark, despite opposition from predominantly Black residents concerned about environmental impacts and lack of community input.

Word In Black · Dallas Co., AL

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville released a governing agenda proposing to eliminate tax breaks for data centers in Alabama, requiring them to pay full costs for infrastructure and allowing local communities to decide whether projects proceed. Revenue from data center taxation would support career technical education, law enforcement, and family tax cuts.

Yellowhammer News · Alabama

A lawsuit filed Sunday alleges the Lowndes County Commission violated Alabama's Open Meetings Act when it approved a 2,200-acre hyperscale data center and $1.15 billion tax abatement last week. At a Tuesday special meeting, commissioners approved minutes from the prior vote in a 3-2 decision, with two commissioners and residents objecting to the process.

Alabama Reflector · Lowndes Co., AL · also at News From The States, rocketcitynow.com, Black Belt News Network

Yellowhammer News · Lowndes Co., AL

Republican Lt. Governor nominee John Wahl is calling for greater transparency and local control over major data center projects after Lowndes County approved a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay on a 3-2 vote, with residents unable to speak before the decision.

Yellowhammer News · Lowndes Co., AL

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The Lowndes County Commission approved a 20-year tax abatement worth over $1.1 billion for Project Red Clay, a proposed 800-acre data center on farmland in Burkville. The decision drew opposition from residents and organizations including the NAACP, who criticized the lack of public notice and transparency, and expressed concerns about environmental impacts and the county's existing sanitation crisis.

Data Center Archives • Alabama Political Reporter · Lowndes Co., AL

The Lowndes County Commission approved development agreements for Project Red Clay, a proposed data center, despite months of opposition from residents and the group Protect Lowndes County. The project with Cloverleaf Infrastructure is projected to generate $124 million annually in taxes and $70 million yearly for county schools, though opponents raised concerns about population decline, inadequate community input, and substantial tax abatements.

WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL

Georgia is projected to lose $1.4 billion in state and local tax revenue in fiscal year 2027 from a high-tech data center equipment exemption, with an estimated $295 million to $320 million potentially going to K-12 schools. The University of Georgia estimates 70% of data centers would have been built without the tax break.

Good Jobs First · Georgia

Yellowhammer News · Alabama

The Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement for Project Red Clay, an 800-acre hyperscale data center, without public notice or comment despite prior calls for transparency. The $2.4 billion tax break has drawn criticism from advocacy groups citing environmental concerns and the county's existing sanitation crisis.

NAACP · Lowndes Co., AL

The Lowndes County Commission approved a $1.15 billion, 20-year tax break for a planned data center Tuesday morning, moving up the vote from its scheduled October 20 date. Residents and environmental advocates criticized the decision, citing lack of transparency and concerns about infrastructure strain and population loss.

Alabama Reflector · Lowndes Co., AL

A Good Jobs First report finds that Georgia's data center tax breaks could cost the state and local governments nearly $3 billion in fiscal year 2027, including $1.4 billion from a sales tax exemption for high-technology equipment that could otherwise fund school meals and transportation.

Good Jobs First · Georgia

The Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a 20-year tax abatement and development agreement for Project Red Clay, an Nvidia-backed data center planned on over 1,000 acres in Burkville. Commissioners voted against holding the scheduled October 20 public meeting on the proposal before approving it.

Yellowhammer News · Lowndes Co., AL

The Lowndes County Commission approved development agreements Tuesday for Project Red Clay, a hyperscale data center near U.S. 80 and Alabama 21 developed by Houston-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure. The 2,200-acre project is expected to generate $2.85 billion in local tax revenue over 20 years and includes a 20-year tax abatement, though residents have raised concerns about noise, environmental impact, and lack of transparency regarding the facility's eventual operator.

Alabama Daily News · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Black Belt News Network

Headline onlyLowndes Signal · also at Lowndes Signal

Stacey Abrams campaigned for Doug Jones at an Alabama gubernatorial rally, warning that data centers would "take over Alabama" if Republican Tommy Tuberville were elected. Tuberville's campaign has pledged to eliminate tax breaks for data centers and require them to pay maximum property tax rates.

1819 News · Madison Co., AL

Georgia Tech's Energy Policy and Innovation Center is tracking legislation filed for the January General Assembly session addressing data center issues, including bills proposing moratoriums on new facilities, repealing or limiting tax exemptions for data center equipment, and requiring disclosure of resource use and cost allocation to data center operators.

Savannah Business Journal · Georgia

Memphis City Council voted to postpone a vote on a proposed data center moratorium Tuesday, triggering chaos as roughly 100 protesters stormed the chamber, shouting accusations of "sellouts" and engaging in at least one physical altercation before police cleared the hall. The rescheduled vote is set for October 20.

New York Post · Shelby Co., TN

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville released a campaign advertisement proposing to eliminate tax breaks for data centers in Alabama and require them to pay maximum property tax rates. The ad states that under his plan, data centers would cover infrastructure upgrades and energy costs, with revenue directed toward roads, schools, and hospitals.

1819 News

Texas-based data center company Applied Digital is hiring for construction and site management roles for its $3.2 billion AI factory project in Brookwood, Alabama, with construction expected to start next year and the facility anticipated to employ over 100 full-time workers once operational.

AL.com · Alabama

Yellowhammer News · Alabama

McHenry County is considering a 12-month moratorium on data center development applications in unincorporated areas. The proposal would pause submissions and processing of zoning amendments, permits, and other applications that would authorize data centers, though the county board could modify or repeal it before the year expires.

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The Lowndes County Commission is considering a $2 billion tax incentive package for a data center developer backed by Nvidia on land near a historic 1965 voting rights march campsite. The incentive amounts to over $213,000 per county resident in an area where 25% live in poverty.

Yellowhammer News · Dallas Co., AL

Public opposition to data center construction is rising ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with an August survey showing 61% of U.S. adults oppose building data centers in their area. Concerns about water supplies, electricity costs and community impact are driving the issue into campaign advertising and state-level policy responses, with twenty states enacting moratoriums or bans.

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