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- Oct 29VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALMinnesota 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 State rules require large electricity customers like data centers to pay all attributable utility costs and repealed exemptions on their electricity use effective 2025.Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 28LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALA 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
- Oct 23LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALA 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
- Oct 23VOTE·Dallas Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 22VOTE·AlabamaU.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
- Oct 22LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALTech companies including Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are increasing financial commitments to host communities and reducing use of non-disclosure agreements as they face growing public opposition to data center construction amid midterm election pressures.Black Belt News Network · Lowndes Co., AL · also at myMotherLode.com, Sun Sentinel, Broadband Breakfast
- Oct 21LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALA 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
- Oct 21LAWSUIT·AlabamaTwo county residents are suing the Lowndes County Commission over its approval of a data center project, alleging the commission violated the Open Meetings Act and failed to follow proper procedures for a Chapter 9-B Abatement. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to halt further commission action on the project pending a court determination of the approval's legality.WAKA 8 · Alabama
- Oct 20LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County commissioners approved minutes from a previous meeting that advanced the proposed Project Red Clay data center, prompting resident protests and a lawsuit to stop construction scheduled to begin early next year. The data center project is expected to generate $124 million annually in taxes, with over half directed to public schools.
- Oct 20LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 20NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyAL.com · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 20UTILITIES·Jefferson Co., ALFairfield residents protested a proposed $150 million Patmos data center at the former Walmart site, citing concerns about water and power consumption and lack of transparent information. The city council tabled a vote on the C-PACE financing program and plans to hold a work session and town hall on the issue.Hoodline · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 20VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALYellowhammer News · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 20LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALRepublican 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
- Oct 16VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe Lowndes County Commission approved development agreements Tuesday for Project Red Clay, a hyperscale data center near U.S. 80 and Alabama 21 to be developed by Houston-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure. The project has faced resident opposition over noise, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency regarding future operations.Black Belt News Network · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Black Belt News Network
- Oct 16ZONING·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 16VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 15VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 to approve an AI data center deal that includes a 50-50 tax abatement. The project is expected to generate $2.8 billion over 20 years and create 50-225 permanent jobs, though nearby residents have campaigned against it, citing concerns about industrial development in their rural area.WAKA 8 · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 15VOTE·AlabamaYellowhammer News · Alabama
- Oct 15VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 15LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 14VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyGovTech · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 14LAWSUIT·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 14VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 13VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALThe Lowndes County Commission approved a deal with Cloverleaf Infrastructure for Project Red Clay, a proposed data center in Burkeville that faced community opposition. The project is projected to generate $149 million annually in taxes and create 225 permanent jobs, with construction potentially beginning in early 2027.WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL · also at WSFA
- Oct 13MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones outlined his data center platform at a Fort Deposit town hall, proposing a one-year moratorium on new construction, public disclosure of development agreements, and elimination of tax incentives. Jones also advocated for ethics law changes to prevent local officials from financially benefiting from data center projects.Alabama Reflector · Lowndes Co., AL
- Oct 2
- Oct 1VOTE·Dallas Co., ALThe 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
- Oct 1DEALS·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County residents are opposing a proposed $1.5 billion data center project called "Project Red Clay," citing concerns about environmental damage and lack of transparency. The project, developed by Houston-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure, has faced scrutiny from community groups and environmental organizations seeking project details withheld by local officials.The American Prospect · Lowndes Co., AL
- Sep 29NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County residents packed a county commission meeting to oppose a proposed data center project called "red clay," developed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure on farmland near Highway 80 and Highway 21, about 6 miles southwest of Montgomery. Opponents say residents have opposed the project for months and express concerns about lack of transparency and proximity to nearby families.WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL · also at wsfa.com
- Sep 8NEWS·AlabamaSen. Tommy Tuberville has proposed allowing communities to decide on data centers, extending an Alabama Power rate freeze, and placing facilities in the highest property tax bracket. However, the plan lacks mechanisms to enforce infrastructure payments and requires a constitutional amendment to grant local governments decision-making power—a process that could take years.Alabama Reflector · Alabama
- Aug 25ZONING·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County, Alabama passed a resolution Monday to adopt planning and zoning policies, a move prompted by resident opposition to a proposed $1.5 billion data center project. Currently lacking zoning authority, the county must have its legal department review the resolution and seek state legislative approval before implementing zoning districts.AL.com · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 25
- Aug 25MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALAt least 150 Lowndes County residents gathered at a commission meeting to demand transparency about Project Red Clay, a planned 800-acre data center requesting 1,500 megawatts of energy capacity. The resident-organized group Protect Lowndes County submitted a petition signed by about 350 people seeking project documentation, infrastructure impact disclosure, and public information access.Alabama Reflector · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Yahoo, rocketcitynow.com
- Aug 25VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County residents packed a Monday courthouse meeting to oppose the proposed Project Red Clay data center, citing concerns about water use, noise, farmland and property values. Opponents organized under Protect Lowndes County are seeking more transparency, with the Southern Environmental Law Center filing public records requests about the project's details and negotiations.WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL · also at WSFA
- Aug 25ZONING·Lowndes Co., ALLowndes County residents opposed to the proposed Project Red Clay data center voiced concerns at a commission meeting Monday, citing potential impacts on water supplies, agriculture, and quality of life. A county commissioner said the proposal is outside the commission's authority due to lack of planning and zoning laws.WAKA 8 · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 25NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyWSFA · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 24UTILITIES·Lowndes Co., ALBillboards opposing Project Red Clay, a proposed hyperscale data center in Lowndes County, have been placed along major highways by Protect Lowndes County, a residents group calling for greater transparency about the development by Houston and Seattle-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure.Yellowhammer News · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 17MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALA proposed 1,050-acre hyperscale data center in Alabama's Lowndes County has sparked local opposition and become a gubernatorial campaign issue. Democratic nominee Doug Jones called for a one-year statewide moratorium on new data center construction while Alabama establishes transparency standards, contrasting with Republican nominee Tommy Tuberville's support for moving forward.The Cool Down · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Yahoo, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
- Aug 14MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALFormer U.S. Senator Doug Jones called for a one-year moratorium on data center construction in Alabama, arguing communities need transparency and local control over such projects. Jones cited Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed Project Red Clay in Lowndes County as an example of development decisions made without adequate public disclosure.Decatur Daily · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 13MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALDoug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, called for a one-year moratorium on data center construction statewide during a Lowndes County visit Wednesday. Jones advocated for transparency and public economic impact studies before communities decide whether to approve such projects, contrasting his position with Republican nominee Tommy Tuberville's support for data center development.Alabama Political Reporter · Lowndes Co., AL
- Aug 13MORATORIUM·Lowndes Co., ALFormer U.S. Senator Doug Jones spoke at a Lowndes County event urging transparency and accountability regarding Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed Project Red Clay data center, calling for a moratorium on new data center construction to allow communities time to establish policies.aldailynews.com · Lowndes Co., AL · also at Black Belt News Network
- 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 5MORATORIUM·AlabamaAlabama counties lack zoning authority to regulate or ban data center development, unlike Georgia counties and Alabama cities, which has prompted some rural communities to explore zoning through voter referendums and state legislators to consider targeted local solutions.AL.com · Alabama
- Aug 4VOTE·Lowndes Co., ALData center development is expanding across Alabama, with projects like Cloverleaf Infrastructure's facility in Lowndes County and Meta's expansion in Montgomery promising economic benefits and infrastructure improvements. However, local advocates are calling for a statewide moratorium on construction, citing concerns about strain on the electrical grid and diversion from existing infrastructure needs.WSFA · Lowndes Co., AL · also at WBRC 6 News, WTVY
- 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 28NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyLowndes Signal · Lowndes Co., AL
- Jul 28NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALAL.com · Lowndes Co., AL
- Jul 24VOTE·Dallas Co., ALA proposed 1,500-megawatt data center near a historic 1965 civil rights march campsite in Lowndes County could receive up to a 30-year tax abatement, though the speculative developer's eventual operator remains unidentified. County commissioners have debated the incentive, with some arguing against approving tax breaks before a formal request is submitted.Yellowhammer News · Dallas Co., AL
- Jul 24VOTE·Montgomery Co., ALAlabama's 2026 gubernatorial candidates offered contrasting positions on data center development: Republican Tommy Tuberville emphasized economic benefits and job creation for rural areas, while Democrat Doug Jones called for stronger regulations and transparency to prevent environmental harm and protect residents from higher electricity costs.WSFA · Montgomery Co., AL · also at WBRC 6 News
- Jun 3NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyLowndes Signal · Lowndes Co., AL
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- Apr 29NEWS·Lowndes Co., ALHeadline onlyWSFA · Lowndes Co., AL · also at WSFA