Botetourt County residents voice concerns over Google’s data center environmental impact and county transparency

Botetourt County residents voice concerns over Google’s data center environmental impact and county transparency

News ClipWSLS·Botetourt County, VA·12/2/2025

Residents of Botetourt County, Virginia are voicing concerns about the potential environmental impact of Google's proposed data center project in the area. Environmental groups and local officials are debating the facility's effects on the region's resources, while residents express worries about the lack of transparency from the county government.

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Gov: Botetourt County Board of Supervisors
As Google’s proposed data center project in Botetourt County moves forward, environmental groups and local officials continue to debate the facility’s potential impact on the region’s resources, while residents have concerns.
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