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- Oct 20LAWSUIT·Coweta Co., GAMore than 14,000 Coweta County, Georgia residents signed a petition seeking to overturn county commissioners' approval of Project Sail, a nine-building data center campus, and ban future data centers through a rarely-used Georgia constitutional home rule provision that could trigger a special election if certified.WSB-TV · Coweta Co., GA
- Oct 20NEWS·Fulton Co., GAGeorgia Tech and Emory announced a joint $1.1 billion investment in AI infrastructure, with Georgia Tech committing $575 million and Emory $600 million. The universities aim to establish Atlanta as a premier destination for AI talent and innovation, with Georgia Tech focusing on computing and workforce development while Emory emphasizes healthcare and applications across multiple disciplines.SaportaReport · Fulton Co., GA
- Oct 20
- Oct 19NEWS·AlabamaHeadline onlyAL.com · Alabama
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Orange Co. (FL), FLAt an Orlando news conference, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly criticized GOP opponent U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds over his support for data centers, promising a one-year moratorium and claiming Donalds has changed his position and received millions in donations from data center interests. Donalds has offered conditional support for data centers, citing concerns that restrictions signal to businesses that the state is not investment-friendly.Orlando Sentinel · Orange Co. (FL), FL
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Orange Co. (FL), FLWith two weeks until Florida's gubernatorial election, Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are campaigning across the state, both addressing voter concerns about hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers. Jolly pledged a one-year moratorium on the facilities, while Donalds noted state law requires local government approval; however, Donalds has received over $4.1 million from tech, energy and utility company donors.WESH · Orange Co. (FL), FL
- Oct 19
- Oct 19LAWSUIT·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LATwo advocacy groups filed a court appeal asking Louisiana regulators to reinstate a subpoena requiring Meta to produce records on electricity demand and economic benefits for its expanding data center in Richland Parish, which Entergy Louisiana says requires over $14 billion in power infrastructure. The groups contend regulators failed to explain their decision to overturn a judge's order requiring Meta's document production.American Press · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA
- Oct 19NEWS·LouisianaA video podcast titled "Louisiana's Next Energy Frontiers" will air Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., featuring energy executives and economic development leaders discussing how artificial intelligence data centers, SpaceX operations, advanced nuclear power and lithium production are reshaping Louisiana's industrial landscape and energy infrastructure needs.10/12 Industry Report · Louisiana
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNDaily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 19LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TN# Memphis City Council has new safety measures after data center protest Following an October 6 Memphis City Council meeting disrupted by protests, new security protocols take effect October 20, including mandatory use of front entrances with clear bag screening, restrictions on items like bullhorns and large signs, and increased police and security presence. Council members will use separate entrances and remain behind a gated dais, with public comment podium relocated behind the gates, and constituent office visits now requiring advance appointments.Yahoo · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 19UTILITIES·Shelby Co., TNEntergy Arkansas and Google announced a second phase of their West Memphis data center partnership, which will add approximately $600 million in infrastructure investments including battery storage systems and solar power agreements, with Google funding the full cost and generating $500 million in customer savings over 20 years beginning in 2028.AOL.com · Shelby Co., TN