Alabama cemetery could be impacted by proposed data center
A proposed data center in Childersburg, Alabama, is generating controversy among residents due to its potential impact on a historic cemetery located within the industrial park site. Local resident Tim Jones is advocating for the preservation of the Nicholson Cemetery, while Mayor Ken Wesson assures that any developer would not be permitted to build on the cemetery sites.
Residents of Childersburg, Alabama, are expressing concerns over a potential data center development planned for the Childersburg Industrial Park. The controversy centers on the presence of five cemeteries within the property, including the Nicholson Cemetery, which local resident Tim Jones has registered as a historical site.
Jones emphasized the historical significance of the cemetery, stating it represents "the history of Childersburg and Talladega County" and deserves protection. He highlighted that the proposed data center, if built, would be in close proximity to these sites, though he acknowledged he could not stop the data center alone.
Childersburg Mayor Ken Wesson addressed the concerns, indicating that the city is still in the due diligence phase regarding the data center. He stated that no definitive decision has been made, and any developer would be prohibited from building on the cemetery locations, which he assured would be maintained.