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- Sep 16ZONING·FloridaHeadline onlytcpalm.com · Florida · also at Yahoo
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·FloridaOrange County commissioners expressed support for a temporary moratorium on new data centers to allow time for developing regulations, with Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad advocating for at least a one-year pause. The board could vote on the proposal Dec. 1, citing concerns over the lack of current zoning rules and potential impacts on water, electricity, and noise.floridapolitics.com · Florida
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·FloridaIn Florida's gubernatorial race, Democrat David Jolly has promised a statewide moratorium on data center construction, while Republican Byron Donalds has softened his previous support for the facilities following public opposition but backs a state regulatory law. The debate centers on data centers' demands on water and electrical resources amid broader concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on employment and communities.Florida Phoenix · Florida
- Sep 16HEARING·Chatham Co., GAThe Georgia Public Service Commission held a town hall in Savannah where residents raised concerns about a proposed OpenAI data center in Effingham County. Georgia Power defended the project, stating OpenAI will pay for required infrastructure and the additional revenue will help lower costs for other customers.WJCL · Chatham Co., GA
- Sep 16UTILITIES·Chatham Co., GAHeadline onlysavannahnow.com · Chatham Co., GA
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlylocalmemphis.com · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 16NEWS·Montgomery Co. (TN), TNServerfarm has expanded its revolving credit facility to $3.89 billion with an additional $895 million closing last month, funding data center projects across North America including campuses in Houston, Clarksville, and Atlanta.DCD · Montgomery Co. (TN), TN
- Sep 16LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TNArkansas Advocate: Arkansas lawmakers question utility on data center projects, impact on ratepayersArkansas lawmakers questioned Entergy officials Tuesday about data center projects and the utility's decision to charge ratepayers for a solar and battery storage facility serving Google's West Memphis facility. Republican Senator Mark Johnson criticized Entergy's lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette over reporting on power agreements and expressed concern about a new rider adding $22.81 to his power bill.Magnolia Reporter · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 16NEWSHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com
- Sep 16MORATORIUMThe Marysville City Council unanimously adopted a 12-month moratorium on data centers Monday. The ordinance pauses new data center development applications while the Planning Commission and city staff review zoning regulations and address stakeholder concerns.The Marysville Advocate
- Sep 16ZONINGThe Brookwood City Council unanimously approved rezoning for a proposed three-data-center project despite resident concerns about power demand, noise, environmental impacts, and proximity to the middle school. Additional approval steps are required before construction can begin.WVUA 23
- Sep 16ZONINGThe Brookwood City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a proposed data center site despite resident concerns about power demand, noise, environmental impact, and proximity to a middle school. Additional approvals are required before construction can begin.WVUA 23