Data center opposition grows in Mercer County as residents voice concerns
News Clip2:07LEX18Β·Harrodsburg, Mercer County, KYΒ·2/20/2026
Residents in Mercer County, Kentucky are voicing strong opposition to a proposed data center project, with over 1,700 people signing a petition against it. Hundreds of residents attended a public meeting to share their concerns, which focus on environmental and zoning issues.
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Gov: Mercer County Board of Supervisors
More than 1,700 residents have signed a petition opposing a potential data center in Mercer County, and dozens gathered at a public meeting on Wednesday night to voice their opposition to the project.
The meeting, which lasted several hours, drew hundreds of residents who came and went throughout the proceedings. Nearly 50 people signed up to share their thoughts on the controversial proposal.
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