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- Oct 21LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., ALBirmingham and Nebius data center developers filed to dismiss a lawsuit by neighboring homeowners, arguing the residents should have challenged the project's zoning through administrative appeals before suing. The defendants also contend concerns about noise and heat are speculative since the facility isn't operating yet.WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyLocal 3 News · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNMemphis City Council passed a 135-day data center permitting pause Tuesday, disappointing activists who sought a 12-to-18 month moratorium. Community leaders said the ordinance lacks sufficient protections and was presented to the public only 45 minutes before the vote.Action News 5 · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyLocal 3 News · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNMemphis city council rejected a one-year data center moratorium Tuesday in favor of a 135-day construction halt, drawing sharp criticism from residents and activists opposed to facilities developed by SpaceXAI in the region.CBS News · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNThe Memphis City Council rejected a proposal for an indefinite moratorium on data centers.Daily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21NEWS·TennesseeHeadline onlywww.fox10tv.com · Tennessee
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyThe Commercial Appeal · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyThe Commercial Appeal · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TNEntergy filed a heavily redacted amended application Monday with Arkansas regulators for Google's West Memphis data center expansion, which includes two new battery storage facilities and increased power demand. The utility asked state regulators to waive previous transparency requirements, with details on Google's rate structure, construction contributions, and termination fees kept secret at Google's request.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 21MORATORIUMMichigan City's Common Council advanced a proposal to pause new data center developments, but protesters opposed the exemption allowing Google's already-under-construction project to proceed. A councilman noted millions in fees have been paid; amendments are possible at the next reading.WSBT
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