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Protesters hit Hagerstown to protest major data center proposed for city

Protesters in Hagerstown, Maryland, demonstrated against a proposed data center development by Diversified Capital on land being annexed into the city. Activist groups are pushing for transparency from the Washington County Commissioners, who reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding the land deal. The county has enacted a moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated areas, while concerns about water and electricity usage are being raised by citizens.