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- 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 4VOTE·AlabamaHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com · Alabama · also at alabamareflector.com
- Aug 4VOTE·Montgomery Co., ALAlabama Power's Clearview Ranch solar facility in Macon and Bullock counties was approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission. The 200-megawatt solar plant and battery storage will supply power to Meta's subsidiary Dotier under a 20-year agreement, with construction expected to generate approximately 400 jobs.AL.com · Montgomery Co., AL
- Aug 4VOTE·GeorgiaGeorgia's Public Service Commission is reviewing a contract between OpenAI and Georgia Power for electricity delivery to a proposed $20 billion data center in Effingham County. The utility will provide 3.2 gigawatts of power beginning in 2028, with regulators examining protections for ratepayers and contract enforcement mechanisms.WABE · Georgia
- Aug 4VOTE·Chatham Co., GASouthern Company's contracted large load has reached 17 GW following 6 GW in additions since Q1 2026, including a 3.2-GW OpenAI data center contract near Savannah set to begin service in 2028 with 1 GW of flexible demand response capability.Utility Dive · Chatham Co., GA
- 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 4LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAMeta is refusing to disclose confidential records about projected investments, jobs and electricity consumption for its planned Richland Parish data center. Consumer advocacy groups sought the information to challenge the project's public interest claims, but Meta argues the data constitutes trade secrets protected from disclosure.The Black Chronicle · Richland Parish, LA · also at American Press, neworleanscitybusiness.com, The Center Square
- 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
- Aug 4NEWS·Shelby Co., TNIHRA owner Darrell Cuttell says a financial dispute over unpaid data center construction work has forced him to indefinitely suspend redevelopment of a former Memphis-area drag racing facility and consider selling IHRA assets. Cuttell's company alleges over $136 million in unpaid work and claims approximately $600 million total is owed.Competition Plus · Shelby Co., TN
- Aug 4NEWS·Hamilton Co., TNIonQ and EPB will establish the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center in Chattanooga to house a commercial quantum memory embedded in an operational communications network. IonQ will commit $15 million over five years, while EPB provides network infrastructure and commercialization support.datacenterdynamics.com · Hamilton Co., TN
- Aug 4NEWSHeadline onlyWBRC 6 News