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Putnam County Pushes Back on Data Centers | Charleston News
Putnam County residents are sounding the alarm over proposed data centers, demanding a deeper look at their environmental and infrastructural costs — not just financial perks. A passionate three-hour town hall saw locals push for local control, but the county commission ultimately cited state law (House Bill 2014) as limiting their power. With concerns linking data center growth to controversial surveillance tech like Flock cameras, community frustration is mounting. Google has offered a town hall, but residents are being urged to turn their advocacy toward Charleston — where real legislative…
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