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• Oct 13
  LAWSUIT·Mississippi

  Data center debate causes tensions to flare at Walls Town Hall

  Daily Memphian · Mississippi
• Oct 13
  NEWS·Davidson Co., TN

  Nashville’s new data center rules may not go far enough, mayor’s report finds

  Headline onlyWKRN News 2 · Davidson Co., TN
• Oct 13
  NEWS·Davidson Co., TN

  Nashville data center study shows gaps in regulations

  Headline onlyWKRN News 2 · Davidson Co., TN
• Oct 13
  MORATORIUM·Tennessee

  First the city, now the county debates a data center temporary moratorium

  Shelby County commissioners advanced a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas in a 5-4 vote Monday, with supporters saying regulations should be established before development occurs. The measure requires two more readings; Memphis City Council will vote on its own data center moratorium October 20.

  Action News 5 · Tennessee
• Oct 13
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  County Commission advances data center pause

  Daily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 12
  VOTE·Madison Co., AL

  Stacey Abrams fear mongers data center takeover in Alabama during Doug Jones rally

  Stacey Abrams campaigned for Doug Jones at an Alabama gubernatorial rally, warning that data centers would "take over Alabama" if Republican Tommy Tuberville were elected. Tuberville's campaign has pledged to eliminate tax breaks for data centers and require them to pay maximum property tax rates.

  1819 News · Madison Co., AL
• Oct 12
  VOTE·Florida

  Letters for Oct. 13: Find way for data centers not to raise VA energy costs

  The Virginian-Pilot · Florida
• Oct 12
  ZONING·DeKalb Co. (GA), GA

  Data center definitions on DeKalb board agenda for Oct. 13

  The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed ordinance adding data center definitions and classifications to the county's zoning code at its Oct. 13 meeting. The measure would define data centers, establish size tiers, and require classification based on energy use, water consumption, noise and backup power.

  decaturish.com · DeKalb Co. (GA), GA
• Oct 12
  VOTE·Fulton Co., GA

  Georgia lieutenant governor candidates debate taxes, data centers

  Georgia Sens. Greg Dolezal and Josh McLaurin debated Monday over tax policies and data center development, with Dolezal proposing to eliminate property taxes and McLaurin arguing such cuts would devastate local government budgets and essential services.

  The Center Square · Fulton Co., GA
• Oct 12
  NEWS·DeSoto Co., MS

  ALO Bringing 400+ Jobs to Southaven Distribution Center

  Athletic apparel brand ALO is opening a national fulfillment and distribution center in Southaven, representing a nearly $176 million investment and more than 400 new jobs for DeSoto County. The company, which began operations in August, plans to fill positions by 2027 and will occupy up to 1.2 million square feet in an existing building.

  DeSoto County News · DeSoto Co., MS
• Oct 12
  NEWS·Davidson Co., TN

  Metro Nashville data center report released

  Headline onlyWKRN News 2 · Davidson Co., TN
• Oct 12
  MORATORIUM·Tennessee

  Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee

  Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday for the November general election, featuring statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate, along with congressional districts and three constitutional amendments on the ballot.

  The Center Square · Tennessee · also at AOL.com