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- Sep 14NEWS·AlabamaDothan Eagle · Alabama · also at The Tuscaloosa News, Montgomery Advertiser
- 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 14NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALA nationwide "AI Data Center Revolt" bus tour stopped in Bessemer Sunday to raise awareness about large-scale data center projects in Alabama. The "Humans First" campaign organizers said they support technology but want transparency and community input before such infrastructure deals are finalized.WBRC · Jefferson Co., AL · also at WBRC
- Sep 14ZONING·GeorgiaQuiet Communities and Science for Georgia released findings from a national survey on noise pollution from data centers and cryptomining facilities. The study of 103 residents across 11 states found over 76% of respondents living more than half a mile away could still hear noise inside their homes, with sound levels exceeding 80 dBA comparable to factory floors.GlobeNewswire · Georgia
- Sep 14MORATORIUM·GeorgiaThor Equities has submitted plans for a 150-megawatt data center in Bartow County, Georgia, estimated to cost $1 billion and targeted for 2030 completion. The Kingston Technology Hub project would occupy 350,000 square feet and is projected to generate $2 million annually in local tax revenue and approximately 50 full-time jobs.Data Center Dynamics · Georgia
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- Sep 14NEWS·GeorgiaRUM shares surged nearly 20% after a media report identified Anthropic as the customer behind the company's previously undisclosed $13.7 billion, six-year compute deal. The arrangement includes an equity option for Anthropic to acquire up to 51 million RUM shares and involves a data center facility in Georgia.TradingView · Georgia
- Sep 14NEWS·Richland Parish, LALouisiana has attracted major corporate projects including Meta's $50 billion data center, Hyundai's steel mill, and SpaceX's $100 billion rocket-launch complex since Governor Landry took office. National site selectors say the announcements signal Louisiana's ability to execute large, complex projects quickly across multiple sectors, though questions remain about workforce availability and whether the state can sustain reputation gains.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA
- Sep 14NEWS·Rapides Parish, LAProtesters with the activist group "Humans First" stopped in Boyce on September 12 as part of a 34-stop national bus tour opposing data center expansion, demanding stronger regulations, taxpayer inclusion in negotiations, and accountability from tech companies and lawmakers.KALB | News Channel 5 · Rapides Parish, LA
- Sep 14NEWS·Rapides Parish, LAHeadline onlyfox10tv.com · Rapides Parish, LA
- Sep 14NEWS·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyWREG.com · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 14VOTEThe Senate returns Monday to vote on cryptocurrency regulation through the CLARITY Act, which would establish federal rules for digital assets and define oversight between the SEC and CFTC, though Democratic concerns about ethics provisions may impede progress. The chamber may also consider legislation on college sports compensation and a House bill addressing data centers' electricity costs.Alabama Daily News