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Data Center Battle in Mercer County | Lexington News
A fiery feud erupts in Mercer County, Kentucky, as investor Brian Luftman pushes forward with a massive 500-acre data center project—despite backlash from locals and viral outrage after he allegedly threatened to post a mugshot of critic Diane Floyd. Floyd’s defiant response ignited national attention, exposing tensions over land use, zoning battles, and Luftman’s controversial tactics. With the county poised to vote on a data center moratorium and Burgin City navigating a fraught annexation effort, this high-stakes showdown pits big business against community resistance—and everyone’s…
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