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Georgia Power names new CEO as it starts huge expansion
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West Virginia expands data center footprint with streamlined approvals
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Thieves steal $23M in data center cargo bound for Georgia and Texas after ramming escort cars

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    MORATORIUM·Madison Co., AL
    Ensler, Wahl clash in lieutenant governor debate
    Democrat Phillip Ensler and Republican John Wahl debated in Huntsville Wednesday, clashing over taxes, data centers, education and residency requirements. Both backed removing the 2% state sales tax on groceries, though they differed on lottery expansion, school vouchers and data center regulation.
    Decatur Daily · Madison Co., AL
  • Oct 30
    LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., AL
    Judge releases shell company from suit over Birmingham data center
    A judge dismissed a shell company from a lawsuit over a Birmingham data center construction project Wednesday, finding it couldn't be held legally responsible for zoning decisions or construction nuisances. The judge also dismissed three of eight counts against the remaining defendants while keeping residents' primary challenges to the project's permits alive for trial in March.
    WBHM · Jefferson Co., AL
  • Oct 30
    VOTE·Miami-Dade Co., FL
    Florida county approved over $3.6 million in data center incentives without naming the company
    Miami-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 30
    MORATORIUM·Louisiana
    Gov. Landry tightens tax break rules for data centers amid ratepayer, grid concerns
    Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development announced new requirements for data center companies seeking tax breaks, including commitments to prevent increased ratepayer costs, strengthen grid reliability, and invest in local workforces. The exemption program will now be invitation-only for companies making significant long-term commitments to the state.
    WBRZ · Louisiana
  • Oct 30
    MORATORIUM·Louisiana
    Louisiana adds stipulations to data center tax breaks, but opponents say specifics are needed
    Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced new stipulations for data center tax breaks, including requirements that companies demonstrate commitment to preventing rate increases, strengthening grid reliability, protecting natural resources, and investing in local workforces. Critics argue the framework lacks specific details on job requirements and funding levels needed to qualify for the invitation-only exemption program.
    WBRZ · Louisiana · also at WBRZ
  • Oct 30
    UTILITIES·Louisiana
    They Were Called 'Data Centers.' Now, Jeff Landry Calls Them ‘Digital Factories.'
    Louisiana's administration announced new requirements Thursday for data center developers seeking the state's sales tax exemption, including detailed attestations covering workforce investment, grid reliability, and community contributions. The state will rename data centers "digital factories," and companies must invest at least $200 million between July 2024 and July 2029 while creating at least 50 permanent jobs.
    96.5 KPEL · Louisiana
  • Oct 30
    LAWSUIT·DeSoto Co., MS
    Elon Musk Buying Mississippi Homes Amid Noise Complaints
    Musk'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 30
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    LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TN
    Court Tosses Trump’s Clumsy Attempt To Scuttle Musk Memphis Data Center Pollution Lawsuit
    Civil 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 29
    MORATORIUM·Hillsborough Co., FL
    Tampa AI Data Center Moratorium Advances at City Council
    Tampa City Council directed staff to stop processing new AI data center applications, advancing a proposal that could reshape how the city regulates the industry. The council has not yet adopted a formal moratorium ordinance and will consider a resolution at its Nov. 5 meeting, with public hearings scheduled for December and January.
    Hoodline · Hillsborough Co., FL
  • Oct 29
    ZONING·Mississippi
    Mississippi Auditor Investigates Town of Walls Data Center Dispute
    Mississippi's state auditor has opened an investigation into Walls following allegations, though the inquiry's subject and any connection to a contentious rezoning dispute remain unclear. The investigation coincides with residents' opposition to a rezoning request for over 1,000 acres of farmland that could potentially accommodate a data center.
    Hoodline · Mississippi
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