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Freestone commissioners and residents debate data centers and solar projects; public raises environmental and infrastructure concerns
Summary
Commissioners discussed data centers and solar farms, emphasizing that proposals vary and listing concerns about grid impacts, water use, noise, lighting, and end-of-life cleanup; a public commenter urged lifecycle analysis for solar panels.
Freestone County commissioners and members of the public discussed data centers and solar facilities coming to the region, with multiple speakers urging caution and more study.
Court members said not all data centers or solar projects are the same and that the county must evaluate proposals individually. Commissioners expressed concerns about projects that "take power…
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