Burgin’s Data Center Battle Heats Up | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Burgin, Kentucky is back at the table for a second shot at annexing over 1,000 acres for a massive data center — but this time, residents are fighting harder, demanding transparency and expert input before any vote. With national attention mounting — including a fiery endorsement from former President Trump calling opponents “backwards and poor” — Governor Andy Beshear stands firm in defending local communities’ right to say no. Tonight’s city council meeting could be pivotal: they’ll consider rejoining county planning and voting on a new annexation ordinance — while activists plan to flood…