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- Sep 12NEWS·Richmond Co., GAColumbia County, Georgia leaders are negotiating a strategic economic development partnership with Google for an 8-million-square-foot data facility. County officials say the project could generate billions in revenue and lower property taxes, though residents have raised concerns about water and electricity demands.The Cool Down · Richmond Co., GA
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- Sep 11PERMIT·Jefferson Co., ALYasmins Food Mart in Fairfield received the week's lowest inspection score of 73 after inspectors found spoiled raw chicken with black and gray discoloration and moldy red velvet cake, along with missing soap, paper towels, and a food thermometer. Three other Jefferson County food establishments also scored below the satisfactory 85-point threshold during first-week September inspections.WBRC · Jefferson Co., AL
- Sep 11MORATORIUM·Chatham Co., GAChatham County commissioners approved a 155-day moratorium on large data centers of 10 megawatts or larger in unincorporated areas, making it the third Coastal Georgia county to enact such a ban. The county will study conditions for data center development while prioritizing public health and safety during the pause period.thecurrentga.org · Chatham Co., GA
- Sep 11VOTE·Effingham Co., GAEffingham County, Georgia commissioners voted 4-1 to approve property tax relief measures tied to OpenAI's planned 3.2-gigawatt data center facility, with officials projecting a 30% average reduction for households and potential elimination of residential property taxes for qualified homesteads by 2028 under "Project Zero."Daily Signal · Effingham Co., GA
- Sep 11NEWS·Fulton Co., GAHeadline onlyThe Real Deal · Fulton Co., GA
- Sep 11NEWS·LouisianaMajor technology companies including Meta, Amazon, and Hut8 are developing AI data centers across Louisiana parishes, leveraging the state's natural gas resources for energy. The state is expanding broadband access through the federal BEAD program, targeting statewide high-speed internet coverage by 2028 to serve approximately 1.7 million currently unserved residents.Pelican Institute · Louisiana
- Sep 11VOTE·Shelby Co., TNSpaceXAI has installed what may be the nation's largest battery at its Memphis data center, with satellite imagery showing 720 Tesla Megapack containers and company officials describing capacity ranging from 2.8 to 3.3 gigawatt-hours. The Tennessee Valley Authority approved the battery's connection to its grid in August.Canary Media · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 11ZONINGWalker County's data center study group recommended limiting large data center development to industrial parks with industrial zoning only. The committee also suggested impact studies on pollution, water and electricity use, and proposed generator restrictions and buffer zone requirements.Local 3 News