Lowndes County approves Nvidia-backed data center project in Burkville
The Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 to approve a project development agreement and a 20-year, 50% tax abatement for Project Red Clay, an Nvidia-backed data center in Burkville. The project is projected to generate $149 million annually in state and local taxes, create 225 permanent jobs and provide $70 million annually for Lowndes County schools.
The Lowndes County Commission approved Project Red Clay on a 3-2 vote, granting the Nvidia-backed data center development a 20-year tax abatement equal to 50% of its tax liability. The project covers more than 1,000 acres in Burkville, Lowndes County.
According to projections cited in the program, the development would generate approximately $149 million per year in state and local taxes, create 225 permanent jobs and contribute about $70 million annually to Lowndes County schools. The data center approval was presented as one item in Dale Jackson’s broader political news commentary on Alabama and national politics.