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Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about Core Scientific data center developments across 4 states, including TX, GA, MO, NC.

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Maps highlight 140 planned data centers in Texas
News ClipJust The News·TX

Maps highlight 140 planned data centers in Texas

Texas is projected to see a massive increase in data center development, with 140 planned projects adding 75,089 MW of capacity, potentially making it the largest data center market by 2030. This rapid growth is raising concerns among local communities and lawmakers regarding significant strain on energy and water resources, prompting calls for governmental restrictions. The article highlights numerous existing and planned data centers across the state.

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CyrusOneMicrosoft
4/13/2026
Cherokee County residents were upset about crypto mines - then came AI
News ClipWUNC News·Marble, Cherokee County, NC

Cherokee County residents were upset about crypto mines - then came AI

A data center in Marble, Cherokee County, NC, is converting from a crypto mine to an AI facility, causing significant concern among residents about noise, water, and electricity usage. Local officials are grappling with the lack of zoning regulations and a failed attempt to enact a moratorium on such developments, despite ongoing community opposition.

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4/10/2026
Denton’s data center boom sparks debate over growth and resources
News ClipDenton Record-Chronicle·Denton County, TX

Denton’s data center boom sparks debate over growth and resources

Denton is experiencing a boom in AI data center projects, including expansions by Core Scientific and CoreWeave, and a new project by QumulusAI. While city leaders promote economic growth, residents and a national poll raise concerns about the strain on local resources like electricity and water, and the pace of development. The Denton City Council has approved permits for these projects despite public apprehension.

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CoreWeave
4/3/2026
County commissioners set for special session concerning possible data center
News Clipcnhinews.com·Hunt County, TX

County commissioners set for special session concerning possible data center

Hunt County officials are set to meet with Core Scientific to discuss a proposed large-scale data center that has raised significant community concerns regarding its impact on water, power, and quality of life. The county is also evaluating its limited regulatory authority over such developments and seeking guidance from the state. This meeting marks the first public discussion between the county and Core Scientific.

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3/20/2026
City and County Officials Respond To eGreenvilleExtra Article on Data Centers in Hunt County
News ClipeExtraNews·Hunt County, TX

City and County Officials Respond To eGreenvilleExtra Article on Data Centers in Hunt County

The article reports on an announcement by data mining company Core Scientific to build a 265-acre, 285-megawatt data center campus in Hunt County, Texas. The exact location is undisclosed but expected to be near Hunt County Road 3508 in the Wieland community. The campus is planned to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads, with energization scheduled to begin in 2027 and reach full power by 2029.

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3/16/2026
Trump highlights AI data center energy use as construction for new Georgia facility advances
News Clip2:40WTVC NewsChannel 9·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA

Trump highlights AI data center energy use as construction for new Georgia facility advances

A data center operated by Core Scientific in Dalton, Georgia is using $5 million per month in electricity, even before the new AI facility is fully operational. President Trump announced plans for tech companies to build their own power plants to cover data center energy costs and reduce prices for the community. Some local residents oppose the data center development, citing concerns about high electricity bills and the loss of undeveloped land.

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3/12/2026