Amazon Pulls Data Center After Community Pushback | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Amazon’s massive data center plans near Calvert Cliffs in Maryland were derailed after a furious local backlash—fueled by secret job postings, packed town halls, and a stunning political upset in the Republican primary that ousted three pro-data-center commissioners. The company officially canceled its project in August, citing business reasons, but residents and activists see it as a victory for community power. This win is part of a growing statewide movement against data centers, with Maryland counties increasingly imposing moratoriums or bans. While Amazon’s exit doesn’t end the…