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- Aug 5HEARING·AlabamaFairfield residents held a community forum at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church to address concerns about the proposed Patmos data center project after finding the originally scheduled venue locked. The Fairfield Environmental Justice Alliance organized the meeting as residents sought more information and transparency about the project's potential neighborhood impacts.WVTM · Alabama
- Aug 5NEWS·Alabama
- Aug 5ZONING·FloridaAmid growing concerns about noise and environmental impacts, South Florida communities are debating moratoriums on artificial intelligence data center construction ahead of August primary elections. Residents in areas with existing hyperscale centers report constant industrial noise from cooling systems and other quality-of-life issues, prompting local governments to explore temporary bans while developing regulatory frameworks.WPTV · Florida
- Aug 5NEWS·LouisianaHeadline onlyIndiatimes · Louisiana
- Aug 5MORATORIUM·Caddo Parish, LAShreveport City Council candidate Derrick Henderson is hosting a town hall on Aug. 6 to discuss data center projects planned for the area, featuring panelists who have expressed opposition to the developments. The event aims to provide information about data centers' potential local impacts as Amazon Web Services and STACK Infrastructure's project in the district remains stalled due to legal challenges.The Black Chronicle · Caddo Parish, LA · also at The Black Chronicle
- Aug 4VOTE·AlabamaAlabama's Public Service Commission approved a 1,400-acre solar and battery plant called Clearview Ranch proposed for Macon and Bullock counties. Meta's subsidiary will fund the project, which Alabama Power will operate, with Meta receiving all solar power generated over 20 years to support a data center in Montgomery.WSFA · 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
- Aug 4NEWS·Caddo Parish, LAHeadline onlyThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Caddo Parish, LA · also at NOLA.com
- Aug 4LAWSUIT·LouisianaEntergy Louisiana has indefinitely postponed proceedings for its $1.8 billion purchase of the Cottonwood power plant, seeking time to address regulatory concerns and develop a plan to reduce costs for residents amid debate over whether data center power needs should be subsidized by ratepayers.NOLA.com · Louisiana
- Aug 4VOTE·Davidson Co., TNFisk University President Dr. Agenia Clark is defending a proposed data center on the Nashville campus, saying it remains in planning stages and aims to strengthen academic opportunities and technology education while addressing environmental concerns through transparency and community engagement.Jacksonville Free Press · Davidson Co., TN · also at TheGrio
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