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- Oct 30NEWS·AlabamaHeadline onlyAL.com · Alabama
- Oct 30NEWS·FloridaHeadline onlyFox News · Florida
- Oct 30VOTE·Miami-Dade Co., FLMiami-Dade County approved over $3.6 million in incentives for a 75,000-square-foot data center identified as "Project Apollo" in December 2024 without publicly naming the company behind it until after reporting by NBC6. The project, eventually identified as being developed by California-based Metrobloks, involves a $150 million capital investment and is projected for completion in 2026.The Cool Down · Miami-Dade Co., FL · also at Yahoo
- Oct 30NEWS·GeorgiaHeadline onlyThe Daily Tribune News · Georgia
- Oct 30VOTE·GeorgiaGeorgia-based DC Blox plans to build a data center campus at a former Ford plant site on the eastside, with a proposed $15 million community investment plan contingent on tax incentive approval at the Nov. 2 City-County Council meeting.Mirror Indy · Georgia
- Oct 30UTILITIES·GeorgiaStan Connally, Southern Company's chief operating officer, will become Georgia Power's new chairman, president and CEO starting Jan. 1, replacing Kim Greene, who moves to lead Southern Company Operations overseeing the company's grid, power plants and infrastructure.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Georgia
- Oct 30NEWS·GeorgiaTwo shipments of data center equipment totaling $23 million were stolen this summer after thieves rammed escort vehicles in separate incidents, with cargo bound for Georgia and Texas. The thefts are part of a broader national trend targeting high-value server hardware and components, with U.S. data center freight losses exceeding $100 million.The Cool Down · Georgia
- Oct 30MORATORIUM·LouisianaWest Virginia has implemented a certification program to streamline approvals for major data center projects, attracting investments from companies including Nscale and Starwood Digital Ventures, though the state's approach has faced some local opposition.Crypto Briefing · Louisiana
- Oct 30LAWSUIT·DeSoto Co., MSMusk's artificial intelligence company is purchasing homes in Southaven, Mississippi, through a subsidiary after residents complained about noise from its nearby power plant and gas turbines. Some purchase offers require homeowners to relinquish legal claims against the company, with property records confirming five neighborhood sales since October 9.Baller Alert · DeSoto Co., MS
- Oct 30MORATORIUM·Sumner Co., TNLouisiana's governor has rebranded data centers as "digital factories" to address growing public opposition over their water and power consumption, similar to concerns that prompted Texas to issue a moratorium on such facilities. The state also announced a "Ratepayer and Community Protection Framework" requiring companies seeking tax exemptions to make commitments in workforce investment and grid improvements, though specific performance benchmarks remain unclear.NOLA.com · Sumner Co., TN
- Oct 30LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TNCivil rights groups sued Elon Musk's Memphis xAI data centers alleging violations of the Clean Air Act due to emissions from 57 gas turbines. A federal judge ruled the EPA may intervene in the case but cannot unilaterally dismiss it, rejecting the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the litigation.Above the Law · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 30VOTEVoters across the country will decide data center-related ballot measures in 2026, as rapid expansion of the facilities has become a political flashpoint. Neighbors in Loudoun County, Virginia, where over 200 data centers operate, report noise and air pollution concerns, while officials weigh economic benefits against voter backlash.wvtm