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- 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 14NEWS·GeorgiaThe Georgia Chamber's Digital Infrastructure Alliance launched a six-figure statewide advertising campaign to educate residents about benefits of responsible data center development in communities throughout Georgia.Marietta Daily Journal · Georgia
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- 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
- Sep 14HEARING·Effingham Co., GAEffingham County leaders will hold a town hall Monday to discuss OpenAI's proposed $20 billion Project Camellia data center, with community concerns focused on energy consumption, water usage, power grid impact, and effects on local electric bills and infrastructure.Construction Review · Effingham Co., GA
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- 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·Hinds Co., MSThree organizations hosted a free community training in Jackson on September 12th to educate residents about data centers' potential impacts on local communities, covering issues including water use, energy, land use and public resources.Jackson Advocate · Hinds Co., MS
- Sep 14NEWS·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyWREG.com · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 14NEWSPresident Donald Trump dismissed calls from tech leaders for greater government oversight of artificial intelligence, saying his presidency should serve as sufficient safeguards and claiming there is a "SICK conspiracy" against AI and data centers. Vice President JD Vance said Americans should not fear AI but warned the country is in a technology race against China.
- Sep 14MORATORIUMThe House is expected to vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would speed construction of AI data centers and prioritize their grid connection, according to reports. Over 200 advocacy organizations have opposed the bill, arguing it fails to protect ratepayers from increased electricity rates and water consumption.Food & Water Watch
- 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