Protesters in Little Rock say Google’s planned $1 billion data center will affect water quality, raise utility bills

Approximately 60 individuals convened in front of the Federal Building in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to demonstrate against the planned construction of Google's $1 billion data center in Pulaski County. Protesters expressed worries that the large-scale development would have detrimental effects on the area's water quality and contribute to increased utility costs for local residents. The demonstration highlights growing public opposition to the project within Pulaski County.