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- Oct 23NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyGovTech · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 23LAWSUIT·AlabamaGovernor-elect Tommy Tuberville outlined his first-day agenda, including an audit of state agencies with public results and prioritizing Interstate 65 widening. He also pledged to end data-center tax breaks, ensuring no families or small businesses pay more due to data centers.Yellowhammer News · Alabama
- Oct 22VOTE·AlabamaAn exclusive poll of 500 likely Alabama voters conducted in October found that inflation and cost of living is the top issue at 37.3%, with pocketbook concerns comprising 45% of voter priorities. President Trump's favorability in the state has softened to 49.8% compared to his 2024 support levels, while Republican Barry Moore leads Democrat Everett Wess 49.8% to 35.0% in the Senate race.WBRC 6 News · Alabama · also at WBRC 6 News, WBRC
- Oct 21VOTENucor Towers & Structures will invest $60 million to expand its Decatur facility, adding production capacity and creating 60 jobs within three years as demand for electrical infrastructure grows. Construction begins in late November with completion targeted for December 2028.Decatur Daily
- Oct 21LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham and Nebius data center developers filed to dismiss a lawsuit by neighboring homeowners, arguing the residents should have challenged the project's zoning through administrative appeals before suing. The defendants also contend concerns about noise and heat are speculative since the facility isn't operating yet.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 20MORATORIUM·AlabamaFormer U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney Doug Jones, a gubernatorial candidate, discussed major state issues including data centers, affordability, crime, health care, education and prisons in a WVTM 13 interview. Jones proposed a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data center construction, suspending the gas tax, eliminating the grocery tax, expanding Medicaid, and reforming the prison system.wvtm · Alabama
- Oct 20NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyCBS News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 16MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALAlabama Political Reporter · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 14NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyWBRC · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 10LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALRosenblatt Securities initiated a Buy rating on Nebius with a $304 price target based on AI training and inference demand. The company faces a legal challenge to its planned Birmingham data center, and investors are monitoring whether recently acquired technology will deliver promised improvements in GPU utilization and operational efficiency.AD HOC NEWS · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 9LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALDefendants in a Birmingham data-center lawsuit have agreed to provide sales documents regarding three property transactions in one hour that increased the land's value by $66 million, a judge brokered Wednesday. The consolidated lawsuit involves residents, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, data-center developer Nebius, and the city of Birmingham.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 8VOTE·AlabamaAlabama Arise's 2027 legislative priorities include eliminating the state sales tax on groceries, supporting a $15-an-hour minimum wage, and expanding county powers to regulate data center projects. Nearly 500 members voted on the seven priorities, which reflect concerns expressed by Alabamians across the state.Alabama Political Reporter · Alabama
- Oct 7LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyAL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 7LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA court hearing over subpoenas in lawsuits challenging a Birmingham data center project resulted in no immediate decisions, with the judge directing parties to negotiate what information will be disclosed. The plaintiffs seek testimony from officials at Regions Bank, Alabama Power, U.S. Steel and others, while defendants' attorneys contested the subpoenas.WVTM Channel 13 · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 7LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALAttorneys challenging Birmingham's proposed data center and defendants reached a partial agreement Wednesday to turn over executed settlement documents and purchase agreements related to property transactions, while disputes continue over subpoenas to other entities including Iron City Premier Realty.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 7LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALMayor Randall Woodfin responded to a discovery dispute in a lawsuit over a proposed Nebius data center, stating his wife Kendra Woodfin and her company Iron City Premier Realty had no involvement in the property purchase or sale. Woodfin said he plans legal action to protect his wife's reputation.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 7LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALDefendants in a Birmingham data center lawsuit have challenged subpoenas directed at law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings and Alabama Power Company, arguing the requests exceed court-authorized discovery and may seek attorney-client privileged materials ahead of a March 2027 trial.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 6LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALHomeowners challenging a proposed Birmingham data center have subpoenaed records from Iron City Premier Realty and Regions Bank, alleging Iron City may have been involved in property transactions related to the project. A judge is scheduled to hear objections to the subpoenas Wednesday, with a non-jury trial set for March 2027.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 5LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALHomeowners suing Birmingham over a Nebius AI data center facility are seeking records from the mayor's wife's realty company regarding properties at the site. A judge will hear arguments about whether the subpoena should be issued, as city attorneys have opposed it as a fishing expedition.WBRC 6 News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 5LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA business owned by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's wife has been subpoenaed in a lawsuit over the Nebius Data Center, with Oxmoor Valley residents seeking land sale records showing the property's value jumped from $17.2 million to $83.5 million in approximately 24 hours. City attorneys have objected to the subpoena, calling it a "fishing expedition."wvtm13.com · Jefferson Co., AL · also at WVTM Channel 13
- Oct 3LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin stated that his wife, Kendra Woodfin, and her real estate firm had no involvement in a hyperscale data center project in Oxmoor Valley after she was named in a proposed subpoena related to a resident lawsuit against the Nebius data center development.al.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 1VOTE·Jefferson Co., ALA new Alabama law taking effect October 1 establishes rules for determining whether data center contracts keep their costs off residential customers' bills. The law requires data centers using 150 megawatts or more of electricity to pay their fair share of incremental costs while creating downward pressure on rates for existing customers, though contract details remain heavily redacted from public view.WBRC · Jefferson Co., AL · also at WSFA, fox10tv.com
- Sep 29ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyalabamas42.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 25NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALKenneth Gulley will end his 16-year tenure as Bessemer mayor after losing a runoff election Tuesday to former state legislator Louise Alexander, who will become the city's first woman mayor. During Gulley's leadership, Bessemer transformed from financial instability to budget surplus, created 7,000 jobs, and built new recreation and city hall facilities.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 23ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALBessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley lost his reelection bid Tuesday to former state legislator Louise Alexander, who garnered 54.5% of votes in a runoff election dominated by debate over a controversial $14.5 billion hyperscale data center project that Gulley had backed and signed non-disclosure agreements about.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 22VOTE·Jefferson Co., ALBessemer voters participated in a runoff between incumbent Mayor Kenneth Gulley, who has served 16 years, and challenger Louise Alexander after neither candidate secured enough votes last month. Voters cited desires for improved neighborhood conditions and greater civic engagement as motivations for participating in the election.WVTM Channel 13 · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 22ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALBessemer voters are deciding mayoral and runoff races for city council and school board today, with a planned $14.5 billion data center project dominating the campaign. Incumbent Mayor Kenneth Gulley faces challenger Louise Alexander, a former state legislator, in a close race following the August general election.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL · also at Yahoo
- Sep 21MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALA Democratic grassroots billboard group called Bright Blue Dot has launched anti-data center signs in multiple Alabama cities, specifically criticizing Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville's support for the industry. Tuberville backs data centers for tax revenue, while Democratic candidate Doug Jones has called for a moratorium.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 21LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALThe NAACP and Natural Resources Defense Council are demanding greater public records transparency from Bessemer, Alabama regarding the proposed Project Marvel data center, citing concerns about inadequate document production and records withheld under a non-disclosure agreement between city officials and project sponsors.NAACP · Jefferson Co., AL
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- Sep 18LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA judge consolidated three lawsuits challenging Birmingham's permits for a hyperscale data center in Oxmoor Valley, while two new suits target the project's land sale and a $3.2 billion tax abatement granted to developer Nebius. The next hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2027.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 18MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALAt least 17 Alabama cities have implemented temporary bans on new data center development, with some acting preemptively before companies express interest. Most moratoria are clustered in central Alabama, where cities cite concerns about responsible development and resource constraints like water availability.al.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 17LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Jefferson County Circuit Court judge consolidated three lawsuits against Birmingham involving the proposed Nebius AI data center, citing shared legal issues and efficiency. The cases, filed by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, nearby residents Robert and Gail Sansome, and a class-action suit, address zoning, permits and construction impacts including noise and dust.WVTM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 16LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALAttorneys in three lawsuits challenging a proposed Nebius AI data center in Birmingham requested consolidation of discovery proceedings during a Wednesday hearing. The cases, filed by neighboring residents and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, dispute the project's permitting and zoning while raising concerns about noise, dust, vibrations, and resource consumption.WVTM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 15MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALHumans First, a conservative organization, held a news conference in Bessemer on Sunday opposing large-scale AI data center construction without community input. The group cited two planned projects—Project Marvel in Bessemer and Nebius in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley—as examples of inadequate public consultation on major development.alreporter.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 14HEARING·AlabamaThe AI Data Center Revolt Tour visited Alabama to raise awareness about data centers' impact on rural communities and encourage residents to voice concerns about the technology's development and effects on local areas.WVTM Channel 13 · Alabama
- Sep 11LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlygovtech.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 11LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Birmingham resident is suing the Industrial Development Board, its chairman, and AI company Nebius over $3.2 billion in tax abatements for a data center project, claiming the approval process violated the Open Meetings Act and that the board lacked authority to grant the breaks.al.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 11LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALData centers have emerged as a dominant midterm election issue in Alabama, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, with voters across party lines opposing large AI computing facilities due to concerns about electricity costs, water usage, environmental impacts, and limited long-term job creation. Democratic and Republican candidates are responding with varying positions, from stricter regulations to tax abatement reviews.The American Prospect · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 10LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Regions Bank shareholder has sued bank officers and holding companies over the sale of Birmingham land now being developed into a Nebius data center, alleging the bank missed out on more than $66 million when the property sold for $17.2 million and resold within a day for $83.5 million.WVTM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 10LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Regions Bank shareholder sued the bank's officials and AI company Nebius Inc. over the sale of property in Birmingham for a $36 billion data center, alleging Nebius fraudulently acquired the property for $17.2 million and resold it the same day for $83.5 million. The shareholder claims bank officials breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct proper due diligence on the property's value.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 9LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Regions Financial Corporation shareholder filed a derivative lawsuit alleging bank officers sold a Birmingham property for $17.2 million that was resold the same day for $83.5 million, claiming damages of $66 million. The property, now being developed by Nebius for an AI data center, was transferred three times in one day through different entities.
- Sep 7MORATORIUM·Madison Co., ALState Sen. Sam Givhan says there's 'overwhelming opposition' to data centers in the Tennessee ValleyState Sen. Sam Givhan says residents of his Huntsville district overwhelmingly oppose new data center construction in the Tennessee Valley. Several Alabama cities have enacted moratoriums on data centers, and Givhan plans to introduce legislation eliminating tax incentives for such projects in the state.yellowhammernews.com · Madison Co., AL
- Sep 6ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham Township supervisors will hold a public hearing Sept. 8 on a proposed ordinance that would allow data centers in two commercial zoning districts under conditional-use approval, subject to restrictions on noise, water consumption, power generation, setbacks, and emergency planning.MyChesCo · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 5NEWS·AlabamaRepublican Sen. Tommy Tuberville raised $829,000 in August for Alabama's gubernatorial race, while Democrat Doug Jones brought in $803,000. Tuberville entered September with $9.51 million cash on hand compared to Jones' $2.53 million.Decatur Daily · Alabama
- Sep 4HEARING·Montgomery Co., ALDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones questioned Republican opponent U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville's stock trading and investments in the AI data center industry, citing over 250 trades in AI and data center companies worth between $5.2 million and $14 million during Tuberville's first five years in the Senate. Jones called for ethics reforms and proposed Tuberville divest from data center-related holdings if elected governor.Alabama Political Reporter · Montgomery Co., AL
- Sep 3HEARING·Jefferson Co., ALNebius spokesperson Leah Davis defended the company's controversial Birmingham data center project in the Oxmoor Valley neighborhood, stating the facility will operate responsibly and won't burden residents with noise, utilities, or other environmental costs. The project faces multiple lawsuits claiming violations of zoning laws.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 3MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones challenged Republican Tommy Tuberville to divest from AI and data center investments and support stronger state ethics laws, pointing to Tuberville's federal disclosures showing over 250 stock trades in related companies. Jones proposed banning statewide officials from buying and selling stocks while in office and ending nondisclosure agreements on data center deals.Alabama Daily News · Jefferson Co., AL · also at blackbeltnewsnetwork.com, Decatur Daily
- Sep 2MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a one-year moratorium on data center development and attacked Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville for holding significant investments in AI and data center companies, including Chinese firm Alibaba. Jones also demanded stronger state ethics laws and an end to secretive data center deals.BirminghamWatch · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 2LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALLegal experts disagree on whether Alabama cities can ban data centers. While a Birmingham official cited federal zoning law prohibiting outright bans, a Samford University law professor said states and their delegated local governments can restrict uses to protect public health and safety. However, developers could sue under the Fifth Amendment's takings clause, and municipalities might use indirect restrictions like zoning distance requirements instead.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 2ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALDoug Jones, Alabama's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, called Wednesday for stricter ethics laws and financial disclosure requirements, criticizing U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's stock holdings in tech companies tied to data centers. Jones said elected officials voting on data center matters should publicly disclose their financial interests beforehand.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 2ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham's city council passed zoning changes requiring data centers to follow different rules based on size. Hyperscale facilities—larger than 200,000 square feet or using more than 30 megawatts of electricity—must use closed-loop cooling systems, maintain setbacks from residential areas, screen equipment from view, and cannot rely on fossil fuel generators for regular power.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 1MORATORIUM·AlabamaU.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, pledged Monday that data centers would pay full taxes and cover all costs of resources if elected governor, reversing his earlier support for industry incentives. He outlined a four-point plan opposing new tax abatements and calling for companies to supply their own power.AL.com · Alabama
- Sep 1LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TNA data center owned by SpaceX in Mississippi is generating complaints from nearby residents over noise levels measured at 70 decibels and concerns about air and water quality. The facility is part of a cluster of four data centers around Memphis collectively valued at approximately $20 billion, with critics citing increased pollution from gas turbines and heavy water consumption averaging 1 million gallons daily.WBHM · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 1MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALHarpersville adopted a six-month moratorium on data center development in August and held the first of planned informational sessions to study potential economic and infrastructure impacts before developers approach the town.abc3340.com · Jefferson Co., AL · also at abc3340.com
- Sep 1VOTE·Jefferson Co., ALAlabama's attorney general said the state is working to ensure data center construction doesn't raise consumer energy and water costs, as several cities have implemented moratoriums. The state's Public Service Commission is reviewing how to approve power contracts between providers and data centers to protect consumers.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 1MORATORIUM·AlabamaFoley, Alabama's fastest-growing city, will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed six-month moratorium on data centers, aiming to study potential impacts and develop tailored regulations before any projects materialize in the city. Unlike most Alabama communities that imposed moratoriums after developer proposals, Foley's is preemptive with no pending applications or discussions.
- Sep 1ZONING·AlabamaHarpersville held its first of six planned information sessions Monday to educate residents about potential data center development, though no company has approached the city. The city council approved a six-month pause on data center projects in August to study economic and infrastructure impacts before considering future regulations.WVTM · Alabama
- Aug 31NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALMore than a dozen data centers are proposed or under construction across Alabama, driven by growth in generative AI. Proponents cite job creation and tax revenue, while opponents raise concerns about environmental impacts, water and energy consumption, noise pollution, and whether benefits are equitably distributed across communities.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 31NEWS·Coweta Co., GAA writer argues that data centers should be built on repurposed industrial sites, closed retail properties, and abandoned factories rather than on rural land in Georgia, citing examples like Chicago's Lakeside Technology Center and a former aluminum plant in New York that were successfully converted.TheCitizen.com · Coweta Co., GA
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- Aug 28DEALS·Jefferson Co., ALCarrier Global Corp. is considering Alabama, Fort Worth and Virginia for a new $434 million manufacturing plant that would produce data center cooling systems and create nearly 500 jobs. A final site selection is expected in the third quarter of 2026.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 27LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Jefferson County Circuit Court has scheduled a non-jury trial for March 8, 2027, in a lawsuit challenging a proposed Birmingham data center. The court's scheduling order sets deadlines for expert witness disclosure, discovery completion, and summary judgment motions leading up to trial.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 27VOTE·TennesseeThe Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 10 percent rate increase for existing data centers over three years, effective October 1, to prevent its 10 million residential customers from subsidizing data center power demands. The utility says the increase ensures data centers cover their own service costs through power charges and upfront commitment fees based on expected usage.
- Aug 26HEARING·Jefferson Co., ALAlabama's Public Service Commission is considering changes to how it regulates electricity rates for data centers. Attorney General Steve Marshall and other parties have requested broader reforms to the rate-setting process, including public participation and formal hearings, while Alabama Power and industry groups urge the commission to narrowly implement a new state law requiring data centers to cover their infrastructure costs.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 25LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALBessemer voters are selecting a new mayor, city council members, and school board representatives today. The elections occur amid ongoing controversy over a proposed $14.5 billion data center and tensions within the city's school system.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 22NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALAmes Construction is exhibiting at the 2026 Southern Company Technical Conference Tradeshow in Birmingham, Alabama, to showcase its civil and industrial construction capabilities for power, energy, and data center projects. Company representatives will be available at Booth 820 to discuss potential projects and construction requirements.Construction Owners · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 20NEWS·AlabamaAlabama's data center industry has surged to more than $63 billion in total investment across proposed, under-construction and operating facilities, driven by favorable business conditions and infrastructure. However, residents across the state are increasingly protesting the developments at public meetings and filing lawsuits, citing concerns about water usage, electricity consumption and environmental impacts.AL.com · Alabama
- Aug 19MORATORIUMU.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville championed data centers in Alabama, saying they will bring substantial tax revenue to communities. His gubernatorial opponent, former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, has called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in the state.Yellowhammer News
- Aug 17VOTE·LouisianaRep. Julia Letlow signed a nondisclosure agreement with Meta, then purchased stock in the company building a $50 billion data center in her district, failing to disclose the trades for over a year. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is fighting compensation for Elvis Brooks, a man wrongfully imprisoned 42 years, arguing he remains guilty despite his wrongful conviction.wrkf.org · Louisiana · also at WRKF
- Aug 15NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALAlabama Power's James H. Miller Jr. Electric Generating Plant has led the nation in greenhouse gas emissions for nine years, releasing over 16 million tons annually. Amazon plans to build a Texas data center permitted to emit up to 33 million tons of carbon dioxide yearly, potentially becoming the nation's largest emitter.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 14LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Jefferson County Circuit Court judge delayed a hearing on whether to temporarily halt a hyperscale data center project in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley, instead moving to consider whether to permanently stop it. The next hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2027.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 14MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALSouthern Company reported data center power usage 55% higher in Q2 compared to the prior year, with operational data center load exceeding 1.2GW. The utility's contracted large-load pipeline has surged to 17GW, including a 3.2GW agreement with OpenAI.Data Center Dynamics · Jefferson Co., AL · also at BeBeez International
- Aug 13MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones campaigned in central Alabama, reiterating his support for a moratorium on data center development and criticizing Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville over Social Security comments. Jones also said he would push for a constitutional amendment to protect in vitro fertilization and expand Medicaid if elected.Alabama Reflector · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 12LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALA Jefferson County Circuit Judge ruled Wednesday that a lawsuit by Birmingham homeowners against AI company Nebius Inc. over its planned data center in Oxmoor Valley will proceed to a non-jury trial scheduled for March 8, 2027. The residents allege the development violates the city's zoning ordinance because data centers were not explicitly listed as an approved use.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 12MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALHelena, an Alabama city near Birmingham, approved a six-month moratorium on new or expanding data centers, gas stations, auto parts shops, and vehicle dealerships. The temporary ban allows the city to study regulatory mechanisms and prepare zoning amendments.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 12ZONING·Tuscaloosa Co., ALBrookwood's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning 374 acres for a data center project by Project Brookwood LLC, with the city council scheduled to vote on final approval Sept. 15. The separate project from developer Youngwoo & Associates represents the second major data center planned for Brookwood.Tuscaloosa Thread · Tuscaloosa Co., AL
- Aug 11MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALState Rep. Rhett Marques believes data center decisions should be made locally rather than by state or federal mandates, arguing that communities wanting the facilities should benefit from their tax revenue while respecting those opposed.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 10ZONING·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said the city passed a comprehensive data center ordinance in June addressing resident concerns about water consumption, power demands and noise, but acknowledged the debate has become polarized and difficult to resolve through facts alone. The mayor also highlighted improvements in public safety and education while identifying economic development and addressing blighted properties as ongoing priorities.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 8MORATORIUMPinson City Council enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center proposals to review zoning ordinances and assess potential impacts on the city, including concerns about noise, water, and power infrastructure demands.AL.com · also at AL.com
- Aug 7MORATORIUM·AlabamaProposed large-scale AI data centers in Alabama have become a political flashpoint, with residents raising concerns about secrecy, pollution, noise, and infrastructure strain. Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville supports data center development, while Democratic nominee Doug Jones has called for a one-year moratorium to establish environmental and public health safeguards.The Cool Down · Alabama · also at Yahoo
- Aug 7MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALPinson city officials implemented a one-year moratorium on new data center proposals to review zoning ordinances and evaluate potential impacts. Birmingham, Chelsea, and Homewood have enacted similar ordinances.wvtm13.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 6MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALA columnist emailed Republican Tommy Tuberville's gubernatorial campaign requesting specifics on his policy positions across multiple issue areas outlined on his website. After two months, the campaign has not responded to the inquiry.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 5VOTE·AlabamaAlabama's Department of Environmental Management approved a permit for a Texas-based company to build a 2-million-square-foot data center in Brookwood, though the company said no final decision has been made on the project. Construction could begin as soon as July 22 and be completed by December 31, 2028.WBRC 6 News · Alabama
- Aug 5VOTE·AlabamaAlabama's Department of Environmental Management approved a permit for a Texas-based company to build a 2-million-square-foot data center in Brookwood on Brookwood Industrial Parkway. The permit was issued to APLD BHM-01 LLC, connected to Applied Digital Corporation, though the company stated no final decision has been made on proceeding with the project.fox10tv.com · Alabama
- Aug 5LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALThe Greater Birmingham Humane Society's $67 million medical campus expansion plans in Oxmoor Valley are being undermined by an adjacent $36 million AI factory being built by Nebius, which caused major donors to withdraw more than $18 million in pledges due to concerns about noise and heat emissions. The humane society is suing Birmingham and Nebius, seeking to invalidate permits and recover costs.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 3MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALAL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 2VOTE·AlabamaAlabama Public Service Commission candidates are debating whether the current "lame duck" commissioners should decide data center power contract rules as the three-member commission prepares for major restructuring. Republican candidate Jim Zeigler and Democrat Shelia McNair argue the two commissioners who lost their primaries should not make long-term decisions, while Democrat James Gordon contends the commission can still gather public input before the PSC expands to seven members in January.al.com · Alabama
- Jul 31HEARING·Lowndes Co., ALBlack Belt News Network · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Alabama Political Reporter
- Jul 31HEARING·Lowndes Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell opposes a proposed $1.5 billion data center in Lowndes County, citing concerns about water infrastructure strain, environmental impacts demonstrated in similar projects elsewhere, and the disproportionate burden on a historically disadvantaged majority-Black community. Sewell states the project demands greater scrutiny before residents face consequences they did not choose.AL.com · Lowndes Co., AL
- Jul 30MORATORIUM·Mobile Co., ALThe City of Prichard is considering a temporary moratorium on data centers after an application was submitted for a proposed $93 million facility, with council members debating the project's potential $4.5 million to $5 million annual revenue against concerns about infrastructure impacts and its proximity to the historic Africatown community.AL.com · Mobile Co., AL
- Jul 30LAWSUIT·AlabamaAlabama Power filed a redacted contract for electric service to a data center in Jefferson County, withholding key financial and operational terms needed to evaluate whether existing customers will bear any costs. The filing comes as Alabama prepares to implement new regulations in October requiring data center contracts to demonstrate they cover their own costs and benefit existing ratepayers.WBRC 6 News · Alabama · also at WSFA
- Jul 30NEWS·Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 28LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALThe Greater Birmingham Humane Society sued to stop construction of a $2 billion AI data center near its planned campus, alleging the project rushed through approvals in four months versus the shelter's 18-month review process. The shelter cited concerns about noise disrupting animal operations and welfare facilities.inkl · Jefferson Co., AL · also at the-independent.com, The Independent
- Jul 28LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALThe Greater Birmingham Humane Society sued Birmingham and developers alleging they bypassed zoning rules to fast-track a $2 billion AI data center next to the nonprofit's planned veterinary campus. The humane society claims the data center's proximity and noise could harm its future animal welfare operations.Business Insider · Jefferson Co., AL · also at aol.com
- Jul 27NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlyThe Business Journals · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 27MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALDemocrat Doug Jones announced a 2026 gubernatorial campaign platform featuring Medicaid expansion, a one-year moratorium on data center development, government reforms including a citizen-led ballot initiative process, and economic measures such as eliminating the grocery tax and raising the minimum wage.Tuscaloosa Thread · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 27MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALFormer U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, campaigning for Alabama governor, criticized Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville's support for data centers, proposing a one-year moratorium on development while the state establishes environmental and utility rules. Jones also outlined policy positions including IVF protection, lottery approval, grocery tax elimination and increased education funding.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 26NEWSA $6 billion data center planned for north Mobile County is projected to generate roughly $1.5 billion in sales tax revenue and nearly $100 million annually in property tax revenue for the county and school system over two decades, with no tax incentives involved unlike some other Alabama data center projects.AL.com
- Jul 26UTILITIES·Jefferson Co., ALDC Blox's parent company purchased a former Golden Flake factory building adjacent to its existing Birmingham data center for $2.5 million on July 20. The property acquisition supports the company's expansion plans, which include a long-term $785 million investment at its current Titusville site through 2029.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 25NEWS·Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 24MORATORIUM·AlabamaAlabama Power committed to keeping data center costs off customer bills, while U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell backed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state. The Alabama Department of Public Health is considering adopting the federal government's rescheduling of certain medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III following a public hearing.Yellowhammer News · Alabama
- Jul 24MORATORIUM·AlabamaTwo Alabama Democratic candidates—former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, running for governor, and state Rep. Phillip Ensler, running for lieutenant governor—are calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center development. They cite concerns about impacts on the power grid, water usage, and local quality of life, and want time for environmental review and public input before approving projects.AL.com · Alabama
- Jul 24MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALU.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville supports building more data centers in Alabama with transparency, arguing the facilities provide tax benefits to schools. Several Alabama cities have paused new data center projects, and opponents including U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell have called for moratoriums.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 23MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is cosponsoring the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, which would pause new data center construction until Congress establishes safety safeguards, diverging from Sen. Tommy Tuberville and President Trump's support for rapid industry expansion in Alabama.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 23LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALAn NDA between Bessemer and developers of a $14.5 billion data center project required the city to destroy confidential information upon request, conflicting with Alabama law requiring municipalities to preserve government records, according to the Alabama Rivers Alliance.1819 News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 23MORATORIUM·Morgan Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is cosponsoring the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, which would pause new data center construction until Congress establishes national standards addressing energy use, water consumption, and community protections. Alabama currently has 27 operating or planned data centers.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jul 22NEWSDC Blox, a southeastern digital infrastructure company, purchased 15.7 acres of the Factory at Golden Flake campus for $2.5 million from 2nd in Building Materials, Inc. The parcel represents nearly half of the historic facility, which formerly housed Golden Flake's snack food manufacturing operations for 65 years before closure in 2023.Bham Now
- Jul 22MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALDemocratic candidates for Alabama's Sixth Congressional District discussed their positions on data centers and abortion at a forum Tuesday, with views ranging from opposing data center development to supporting abortion rights and reproductive healthcare. The special primary election is scheduled for August 11.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 22UTILITIES·AlabamaAL.com · Alabama
- Jul 22MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell has co-sponsored the AI Data Center Moratorium Act with fellow Democrats, calling for a construction pause until federal safeguards are established. Sewell cited constituent concerns about water use, energy demands, and environmental impacts, while emphasizing support for innovation.1819 News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 21MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell has cosponsored the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, which would temporarily pause large data center construction and establish basic standards for water, energy, and land use. Sewell said the rapid construction of data centers is outpacing communities' ability to establish protections for areas hosting them.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL · also at AL.com
- Jul 21MORATORIUMFairfield Mayor Herman Carnes Jr. revealed that Missouri-based AI infrastructure company Patmos is proposing a colocation data center in the city. The city council unanimously voted to impose a moratorium on new data center and nonprofit applications, though the ban does not apply to Patmos's current proposal.AL.com
- Jul 21NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALNebius Inc. says its $36 billion Birmingham data center in Oxmoor Valley will not expand beyond its current planned size of 300 megawatts of electrical capacity across two buildings. However, the company is actively exploring additional sites elsewhere in Alabama and across the country to meet strong demand for AI infrastructure and computing capacity.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 21NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALNebius, a Netherlands-based AI cloud company, is constructing two data centers spanning 450,000 square feet on 75 acres in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley neighborhood with a $36 billion investment. Company officials addressed community concerns about water usage, power consumption, and noise through enclosed systems and sound walls, while three lawsuits attempt to halt construction.AL.com · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 20ZONINGFairfield will hold a public town hall on July 28 to discuss a proposed colocation data center that city officials are considering for economic development. Few details about the project have been publicly released, though the city plans to gather resident feedback before making a final decision.Yellowhammer News
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- Jul 18LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham residents protested at Railroad Park Saturday against a Nebius data center under construction in Oxmoor Valley, part of a nationwide effort opposing data centers. A lawsuit challenging the project's zoning compliance resumes August 12.wvtm · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 18MORATORIUM·AlabamaPinson City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to implement a 12-month moratorium on data centers during its July 16 meeting. If approved, Pinson would join five other Alabama cities with active data center moratoriums.AL.com · Alabama · also at AL.com
- Jul 18UTILITIES·AlabamaSen. Tommy Tuberville has stated he wants Alabama to develop more data centers, dismissing public concerns about the projects as misinformation. A columnist describes impacts in Sterling, Virginia, where dozens of large data centers have transformed the landscape, noting they generate noise from gas-powered generators and create few jobs despite significant land and resource use.AL.com · Alabama
- Jul 18MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., ALA Jefferson County court will resume next month a hearing in a lawsuit challenging a hyperscale data center project in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley neighborhood. The suit alleges the city illegally permitted the project and seeks to halt construction; a judge is weighing whether plaintiffs suffer harm and have a likely chance of winning the overall case.WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 17MORATORIUMMobile County commissioners said they lack authority to halt a proposed $6 billion data center in North Mobile County, citing the county's absence of zoning power. Residents opposed to the Beacon Data Centers project urged a moratorium, while commissioners suggested they could seek legislative action to address the issue.AL.com
- Jul 17HEARING·Jefferson Co., ALFairfield, Alabama officials announced a proposed colocation data center project and will hold a town hall meeting later this month to discuss details. Mayor Herman Carnes, Jr. emphasized the distinction between colocation and hyperscale data center facilities in a letter to residents.Data Center Dynamics · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 17LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlywvtm · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 16LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALThe Greater Birmingham Humane Society sued the City of Birmingham and Nebius data center developers, challenging whether city and company officials followed zoning laws in approving a 300-megawatt AI facility planned 1,200 feet from GBHS's animal care campus in Oxmoor Valley.1819 News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Jul 14HEARING·Jefferson Co., ALHeadline onlywvtm · Jefferson Co., AL · also at MSN
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