Packed meeting, protests erupt as OpenAI data center proposal divides Effingham County

Name: Packed meeting, protests erupt as OpenAI data center proposal divides Effingham County
Uploaded: 2026-07-24T04:59:19.000Z
Duration: 2 min 53 s
Description: A packed public meeting and protests have erupted over OpenAI's data center proposal in Effingham County, Georgia. The community is divided regarding the development, indicating active opposition to the project.

News Clip2:53WJCL News·Effingham County, GA·7/24/2026

A packed public meeting and protests have erupted over OpenAI's data center proposal in Effingham County, Georgia. The community is divided regarding the development, indicating active opposition to the project.

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Packed meeting, protests erupt as OpenAI data center proposal divides Effingham County

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