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Residents press commissioners for data-center safeguards, visits and livestreaming
Summary
Multiple residents told commissioners they are concerned about a proposed data center's water demands, potential environmental impacts and conflicts of interest; speakers urged the county to visit operating sites, craft guardrails or ordinances, and begin livestreaming board meetings.
Several residents used the public-comment period to press the Lowndes County commission for more information and protections related to a proposed data center development.
Jimmy LaFaul told the board he sees local river levels declining and asked for an update on county visits to existing data centers and on next steps in the county's review process. Michael…
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