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• Nov 3
  MORATORIUM·Alabama

  Trinity Alabama Rezoning Sparks Data Center Fears

  A rezoning request for land in Trinity covering nearly 184-200 acres between U.S. 72 and U.S. 222 has raised concerns about potential data center development, with over 40 residents attending a public hearing. The Trinity Town Council tabled its vote on the proposal, which seeks to change the property from residential to industrial zoning, until a November 9 meeting.

  Hoodline · Alabama
• Nov 3
  MORATORIUM·Florida

  Martin implements data center moratorium

  The Martin County Commission voted unanimously Oct. 27 to approve a one-year moratorium on data center development applications, responding to public concerns about such facilities. The moratorium applies to unincorporated areas but exempts a previously submitted application and hurricane-damaged properties.

  Hometown News Treasure Coast · Florida
• Nov 3
  UTILITIES·Effingham Co., GA

  OpenAI wants its data centers called compute campuses as voter opposition hits 73%

  OpenAI confirmed it now prefers the term "compute campuses" for its data centers, with an Axios report describing the label as part of a policy and public relations push planned after the midterm elections. A Quinnipiac poll found 73% of registered voters would oppose an AI data center in their community, while Pew and Heatmap surveys showed similar opposition levels.

  MarketScale · Effingham Co., GA
• Nov 3
  NEWS·Richmond Co., GA

  Two injured after fire at Georgia Bitcoin mining facility

  Two employees at a Bitcoin mining facility in Soperton, Georgia, were injured in a fire on October 22. Emergency crews extinguished the fire at the 811 Commerce Road site, and both workers were airlifted to Augusta for treatment.

  Data Center Dynamics · Richmond Co., GA
• Nov 3
  NEWS·Georgia

  Georgia Football Needs a Strong Economy, Not an Uncertain Business Climate Under Keisha Lance Bottoms

  Georgia football's competitiveness depends partly on the state's economic environment and ability to attract business investment, including data center construction that could influence corporate expansion decisions. UGA's athletic director has acknowledged money's importance to modern recruiting, with the 2027 budget including over $22 million in projected NIL expenses.

  Yahoo Sports · Georgia
• Nov 3
  NEWS·Caddo Parish, LA

  Amazon’s $18B Louisiana Data Center Buildout Targets First Facility for 2027

  Amazon is developing three data-center campuses in northwest Louisiana with a planned $18 billion investment, targeting the first facility to begin operations in summer 2027. The project spans locations in Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, and Shreveport, and is expected to support up to 750 permanent direct jobs plus additional indirect employment.

  Construction Review · Caddo Parish, LA
• Nov 3
  LAWSUIT·Mississippi

  xAI uses eight converted jet turbines to power a Mississippi data center

  xAI operates eight converted jet turbines at its Mississippi data center under state permits that allow elevated volatile organic compound limits, though the Southern Environmental Law Center has challenged the approval citing concerns about emissions standards and projected pollution levels.

  Mezha.net · Mississippi
• Nov 3
  LAWSUIT·Mississippi

  Elon Musk's xAI installs eight converted jet engines to power Mississippi data center — permits allow 25 percent higher limit for pollutants, concerns raised over carbon monoxide

  xAI has installed eight converted jet engine turbines at a Mississippi data center despite environmental concerns over pollution, volatile organic compounds, and carbon monoxide emissions. The Southern Environmental Law Center has challenged the state's approval, arguing xAI failed to guarantee compliance with emissions standards for specific pollutants including formaldehyde.

  Tom's Hardware · Mississippi
• Nov 3
  PERMIT·Shelby Co., TN

  $659M SpaceXAI Colossus 2 Expansion Adds Two Mississippi Data Center Campuses

  SpaceXAI is expanding its Colossus 2 data center with two new Mississippi campuses expected operational by year-end, adding approximately 420,000 Nvidia GPUs combined across facilities called Gun Range and Spam.

  Construction Review · Shelby Co., TN
• Nov 3
  DEALS

  Argentina's Milei pitches a regulation-free AI haven at the end of the world

  President Javier Milei is positioning Argentina, particularly Patagonia, as a deregulated artificial intelligence and data center hub, offering corporate tax incentives and a hands-off regulatory approach to attract foreign tech investment. The region offers geographical advantages including vast plains, cool climate, wind power and shale deposits, though critics warn the lack of safeguards poses risks.

  Decatur Daily
• Nov 3
  NEWS

  Argentina’s president pitches a regulation-free AI haven

  timesdaily.com
• Nov 3
  MORATORIUM

  Pickens Co. council holds first reading of proposed data center moratorium

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