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Data Center or Paper Mill’s Legacy | Columbus News
A mysterious data center could be coming to Chillicothe’s former paper mill site — and nobody’s sure what it means for the town. City officials say they were blindsided by the plan, sparking fears over environmental damage, rising electricity costs, and falling property values. While the land’s infrastructure is already primed for industrial use, locals worry the loss of 800 former jobs won’t be replaced by data center work. Officials are cautiously open to the idea — but not if it takes over the entire 400 acres — and are exploring ways to attract other businesses to offset economic risks…
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