Community voices concerns ahead of new AI data center in Jefferson Davis County
Eagle Rock Partners held a public hearing in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, to address community concerns regarding its proposed $6 billion AI data center. The developer aimed to be transparent and communicate the opportunities the project will bring to the county.
A new AI data center project is being built in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, prompting concerns from local residents. Reporter Brandon Buie covered the project and the reasons behind the community's apprehension.
The developer, Eagle Rock Partners, represented by Ken Lober, held a public hearing to address these concerns. Lober acknowledged the negative sentiments surrounding AI data centers but emphasized the significant opportunities the project will bring to the county. He stated the company's commitment to complete transparency.
The meeting aimed to provide a platform for the community to ask questions and understand the facts of the project. Eagle Rock Partners also sought to involve local government bodies, including the Economic Development Agency, County Supervisors, and the County Engineer, to validate the information being presented to the public.
This digital infrastructure campus represents an estimated six billion dollar capital investment.