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Statesboro council approves data centers ordinance after hearing opposed citizens
Sites limited to 50 acres; city law requires special permit, so a specific hearing and other steps for any applicant
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Kiki Canon urges the Statesboro City Council to reject all data centers before the members voted 3-1 to adopt a measure that regulates the creation of any data centers in the city limits on Tuesday, June 2. (AL HACKLE/staff)
After hearing from several citizens expressing a range of concerns — including some outright opposition to allowing “data centers” of any size anywhere, Statesboro City Council by a 3-1 vote Tuesday approved an ordinance that could allow data centers occupying up to 50 acres each in certain zones.