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Beacon Data Center Sparks Local Debate | Birmingham News
A $6-8 billion data center project by a Canadian company threatens to reshape northern Mobile County — promising thousands of jobs, a billion in property taxes, and no burden on local utilities — but residents demand concrete guarantees and oversight, frustrated by commissioners’ lack of power to stop it. While officials say Beacon is transparent and the project is a boon, locals recall past economic setbacks and fear the promised benefits won’t translate into better services. The first phase breaks ground later this year, and the debate over control, transparency, and community impact is…
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