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Resident urges Pickens County to consider ban on data center applications
Summary
During general public comment a resident asked the Planning Commission to consider banning data center applications in the county, citing heavy water use and negative local impacts seen elsewhere in Georgia.
During general public comment at the June 8 Pickens County Planning Commission meeting, resident Sarah Cornwell urged the commission to consider implementing a ban on applications for data centers. Cornwell cited the heavy drain on local water resources and negative impacts on quality of life observed in other Georgia communities. No formal motion or board action followed; the comment was recorded as part of the meeting record.
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