Columbus residents fight plan to build a huge data center in their backyard

Residents of Columbus, Georgia are fighting plans to build a large data center in their rural community. The proposed 900-acre "Project Ruby" data center has faced significant local opposition, with residents raising concerns about the environmental impact, noise, and light pollution. The city is currently drafting a technology overlay zone to govern data center development, but residents argue the rules are not strong enough to protect their community. The debate centers on the economic benefits the data center could bring versus the toll it would take on the local environment and quality of life.