Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about BridgTRK data center developments across 2 states, including GA, TN.
Residents in Rossville, Georgia, are raising concerns over a proposed data center development by BridgTRK. Despite the company's reassurances, the community is not convinced about the project's impact on noise and water usage. Many are pushing back, with some advocating for a ban on all data centers.
The Rossville City Council heard public concerns about a BridgTRK project that residents suspect is a data center, though the company disputes this. BridgTRK's co-founder addressed public questions. The council will further discuss data centers and consider adopting a new data center ordinance at an upcoming meeting.
Multiple towns and counties in Tennessee and Georgia, including Spring City and Hamilton County, have enacted or are considering moratoriums on new rural data center developments. Concerns over power grid strain and water capacity are driving these decisions. Bradley County, TN, has also introduced new operating rules for data centers.