Community members share data center concerns as leaders take first step to establish limitations

Name: Community members share data center concerns as leaders take first step to establish limitations
Uploaded: 2026-06-19T23:15:23.000Z
Duration: 2 min 21 s
Description: Community members in Amherst County, Virginia, are voicing concerns about data center developments as local leaders begin discussions on implementing new restrictions. The Amherst Planning Commission has taken the initial step to establish limitations on data centers, with residents advocating for stronger protections.

News Clip2:21WSET ABC 13·Amherst County, VA·6/19/2026

Community members in Amherst County, Virginia, are voicing concerns about data center developments as local leaders begin discussions on implementing new restrictions. The Amherst Planning Commission has taken the initial step to establish limitations on data centers, with residents advocating for stronger protections.

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Gov: Amherst County, Amherst Planning Commission

Amherst County, Virginia, leaders have taken the first step toward putting new limits on data centers, as residents continue to push for stronger protections against the developments.

FULL STORY: https://wset.com/news/local/amherst-planning-commission-gives-first-reading-to-data-center-restrictions-vote-ahead-june-2026
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