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Columbia County approves rezoning for White Oak Technology Park after resident concerns over noise, water and lighting
Summary
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning of two parcels to S‑1 for the White Oak Technology Park, a proposed data‑center campus. Residents raised concerns about noise from generators, water usage, light pollution and traffic; county and development authority officials said end‑user details will return for further review.
Columbia County commissioners on May 20 approved a rezoning that allows the White Oak Technology Park, a proposed data‑center campus, to proceed to the next planning stage after a public hearing and debate.
The rezoning application asked to change parcels from RA and a split RA/M‑1 to S‑1 (service/technology zoning). Commissioner Allen moved to approve the request, the motion was seconded and carried by voice/hand vote.
The decision matters because data centers can bring sizable capital investment and tax revenue while raising local concerns about water use, nighttime lighting and intermittent noise from backup generators. County…
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