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Beacon Data Center Sparks Local Debate | Birmingham News
A six-billion-dollar data center called Beacon is set to transform Mobile County, promising $1.5 billion in sales tax over 20 years and nearly $100 million annually in new property taxes — all without tax breaks, unlike other big tech projects in Alabama. But locals are raising alarms over electricity demand, water use, and wildlife disruption, pushing for a pause on such developments. With the company withholding key energy figures and nationwide polls showing rising opposition, the project pits economic gain against community concerns in a high-stakes showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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