Public workshop on data centers planned
Madison County will hold a public workshop on data centers to discuss water and electricity demand, economic benefits, and potential effects on nearby homes and farms. No data center project has been proposed, and the workshop will not involve official action.
Madison County, Florida, plans a public workshop on Nov. 18 at the Madison County Courthouse Annex to discuss data center development. Topics will include the water and electricity needs of large facilities, potential jobs and tax revenue, and concerns involving noise, lighting and land use near homes and farms.
Presenters will include University of Florida researcher Ted Kury, Florida State University director Mark McNees, Brandon Stubbs of North Florida Professional Services and attorney Ray Curtis. County officials emphasized that no data center project has been proposed in Madison County and that the event is intended for general community discussion rather than an official decision.