Appomattox County Answers Questions for Future Data Center

Virginia leads the nation in data centers, primarily concentrated in the northern part of the state. However, these developments are now expanding into more local communities, with Appomattox County being one of the recent areas considering such a project. The county plans to add a data center on 452 acres within the Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce. The proposed data center has generated mixed reactions and concerns among residents. In response, the Appomattox County Economic Development Authority met to answer questions and present the potential benefits of the project. Officials emphasized that the data center is projected to generate over $65 million in new tax revenue, which could significantly contribute to new schools and infrastructure within the community, far exceeding the county's current budget.