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News Analysis Utah County Approves Massive Data Center, Neighbors Blindsided A Utah county greenlit a data center campus the size of 20 Costcos. Residents say they never got a real say. Here's why that… September 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Cherokee County Weighs In as Data Centers Spread Across Texas Texas's data-center boom has reached Cherokee County, where residents are starting to ask what it means for power, water, and taxes. August 21, 2026 Read →

News Analysis 2nd Allentown Data Center Proposed Near School, Landmark A new data center proposal has surfaced in Allentown, sited next to a school and a major attraction. Here's what that proximity can mean. August 20, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Detroit-Area Towns Move to Tighten Data Center Rules As data center friction continues near Detroit, local towns are looking to strengthen the rules governing new projects. Here's why that matters. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Pahrump Turnout Signals Growing Data Center Scrutiny A packed county forum in Pahrump shows how data-center proposals are drawing big public interest nationwide. August 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Dowagiac Residents Push Back on Constant Data Center Noise In Dowagiac, Michigan, neighbors say a data center's non-stop noise has become a quality-of-life fight. Here's why that happens—and what residents can do. July 23, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Norwich Data Center Fight Echoes America’s Own Battles A UK data center dispute near Norwich is a small window into a global pattern: communities pushing back on power, water, and land use. July 12, 2026 Read →

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Leon County neighbors to weigh in on proposed 18-month data center moratorium TuesdayWTXL ABC 27 · 3 hours ago
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