"Just have a little courtesy" | Community ignored amid data center construction

Residents near a major data center construction project, identified as a Meta data center, are vocalizing their frustration over ongoing disruptions. Kimberly Moore, a resident who has lived in the community her entire life, describes feeling as though her home has been 'invaded' since construction began. The 1,500-acre data center campus is slated to include 13 buildings, with 10 dedicated to data center operations. Moore reports that the rows of bright construction lights are visible for miles, making it impossible to see stars and causing significant light pollution. In addition to the visual disturbance, the constant noise, described as a 'helicopter sound,' is severely impacting residents' ability to sleep. Moore expressed her resignation that the project will proceed but pleaded for basic courtesy from the construction crews, such as shutting off lights when workers are not on site at night. She believes the community's concerns are being overlooked in the name of progress, lamenting that her long-standing commitment to the area seems unreciprocated by the current developments.