Frederick County adds second public hearing over data center plans

News Clip2:05ABC 7 News - WJLA·Frederick, Frederick County, MD·12/18/2025

The Frederick County Council has added a second public hearing in response to heated debates over proposed data center zoning and development plans. The community remains divided on the issue.

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A heated debate over data centers in Frederick County has prompted the county council to extend its public hearing schedule. The initial meeting, which took place Tuesday night, lasted over six hours as residents passionately discussed rezoning and building plans for the proposed facilities. The community remains divided on the issue. READ MORE: https://wjla.com/news/local/frederick-county-data-centers-public-hearing-meeting-proposed-zoning-amendment-public-testimony-winchester-hall _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com