Residents urge commissioners to reject Rural Hall ‘Project Ironspur’; developers, staff and utilities promise more data before July 30 hearing

Jul 10, 2026

Dozens of Rural Hall residents told the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on July 9 they oppose rezoning for a proposed hyperscale data center, citing noise, water and environmental risks. Planning staff and the developer pledged technical studies and voluntary mitigation measures ahead of a July 30 public hearing.

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Dozens of residents asked the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on July 9 to deny rezoning that would allow a hyperscale data center called Project Ironspur in Rural Hall.

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