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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Eagle Rock Partners data center developments across 3 states, including IL, SC, GA.

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News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Board approves temporary data center restrictions$

The Christian County Board unanimously approved temporary restrictions on data center construction and CO2 projects. These measures, integrated into the county's zoning code, halt new permits while officials research and develop permanent regulations. The decision follows public hearings and a developer's withdrawal of a proposed data center, driven by resident concerns over environmental and resource impacts.

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8/28/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Christian County Board approves temporary restrictions on data centers, CO2 projects$

The Christian County Board unanimously approved temporary restrictions on data center construction and CO2 projects. This action halts new permits for these developments while the county researches and considers more permanent regulations. Residents had expressed concerns about environmental impacts and potential effects on their properties.

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8/28/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Colleton County, SC

After passing moratorium, Colleton County quickly advances data center zoning changes$

Colleton County, SC, has advanced new zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems, following the enactment of a six-month moratorium in July. This move has drawn criticism from residents and environmental groups, who argue that the new policies do not adequately protect the local environment and are being crafted to accommodate specific development proposals. A previous 1,000-megawatt data center proposal by Eagle Rock Partners faced significant opposition, and two residents have filed a lawsuit against the county over prior zoning changes.

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8/12/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Data center development linked to power plant construction

A proposed $6 billion data center in Christian County, Illinois, faces uncertainty due to a change in developers for the Lincoln Land Energy Center power plant, which was intended to supply its power. The Christian County Board has also decided to delay voting on any data center requests until 2027, pending public hearings and the adoption of new zoning rules. The data center developer, Eagle Rock Partners, is evaluating its options.

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7/29/2026

News Clipspringfieldbusinessjournal.com·Bear Creek, Christian County, IL

Crowd reacts to Christian County data center plan

Eagle Rock Partners faces strong opposition for its proposed $6 billion Meridian Technology Park data center in rural Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois. While the company highlights potential economic benefits like jobs and property taxes, residents are concerned about noise, traffic, and environmental impact. A formal land-use request has not yet been submitted, and the project's power source from a proposed gas plant remains uncertain.

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6/24/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Board discusses proposed data center amid public concerns

A proposed data center development by Eagle Rock Partners dominated a Christian County Board meeting, drawing significant public concern. Residents and board members raised questions about water usage, environmental impacts, property values, and the county's rural character. The project is currently in early stages, with no formal applications yet submitted.

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6/18/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Considers $8.8 Billion Data Center Project

Eagle Rock Partners is proposing an $8.8 billion data center campus, Meridian Technology Park, in Christian County, Illinois. The project is currently under consideration, with Eagle Rock addressing public concerns regarding water usage, noise, electricity, and traffic impacts. A formal application has not yet been submitted to Christian County officials.

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6/4/2026

News Clip3:32WCIA News·Clarksdale, Christian County, IL

Christian County looking into possible data center -- hosts meeting to inform community

Christian County is considering a multi-billion dollar data center project by Eagle Rock Partners near Clarksdale. Developers hosted community meetings to address concerns, while residents are actively opposing the plan and circulating a petition for an 18-month moratorium on data center development. Concerns primarily revolve around water usage, power consumption, and the impact on local farmland.

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6/3/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Christian County Board Hears Data Center Concerns Amid Temporary Construction Restriction

The Christian County Board met with a large crowd of residents to discuss a proposed data center project, where citizens voiced concerns about water supply, power usage, and environmental impacts. The county currently has a temporary restriction in place on data center construction while it conducts further research and zoning review. An information fair is scheduled for residents to meet with the project developer, Eagle Rock Partners.

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5/28/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Rescheduled County Board meeting covers routine business, hears data center concerns

The Christian County Board held a rescheduled meeting where 150-200 residents voiced concerns about a proposed data center project, focusing on water supply, power usage, and transparency. The county currently has a temporary moratorium on data center construction while it conducts further research and zoning review. An information fair is scheduled for June 2, 2026, where residents can meet the project developer, Eagle Rock Partners.

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5/28/2026

News Clip1:57WAND News·Christian County, IL

Christian Co. residents voice concerns over proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center

Christian County residents voiced strong concerns at a county board meeting regarding a proposed data center by Eagle Rock Partners, citing issues like water usage, impact on farmland, and transparency. The county had previously established a moratorium on data center development, and the board did not vote on the proposal at this meeting.

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5/27/2026

News ClipWANDTV.com·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Christian County Board reschedules meeting as project management company considers development

The Christian County Board rescheduled its monthly meeting in Taylorville due to a large crowd concerned about a rumored data center. Eagle Rock Partners confirmed they are in the early exploration and planning stages for a multi-phase technology campus in the county, involving zoning and community engagement.

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5/23/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

Colleton County advances moratorium months after public outcry over proposed data center$

Colleton County Council has advanced an ordinance for a six-month moratorium on data center development decisions, following significant public opposition to a proposed 1,000-megawatt data center. The pause aims to allow the county to review and update land use codes related to data center development. Two residents have also filed a lawsuit against the county over previous zoning changes that facilitated data center approvals.

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5/7/2026

News Clip13WMAZ·Dry Branch, Twiggs County, GA

'We've been marked expendable' | Twiggs County residents appeal data center fight as health concerns mount

Twiggs County residents are appealing a judge's dismissal of their lawsuit against a proposed data center by Eagle Rock Partners. They argue the county approved rezoning despite opposition and failed to study impacts on water, electricity, and traffic. Residents are also raising new health concerns related to water contamination and heat generation, fearing their wells and local environment will be negatively affected.

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4/20/2026

News ClipMacon Telegraph·Jones County, GA

As data centers eye Middle GA, developers influence counties behind closed doors

Jones County, Georgia residents are opposing data center developments after discovering behind-the-scenes influence from developer Eagle Rock Partners on county officials regarding zoning amendments. Despite public outcry, a conditional use amendment for data centers passed, but residents have filed a lawsuit alleging illegal zoning practices. Similar issues are being reported in neighboring Twiggs County.

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4/2/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Colleton County, SC

New data center developments in South Carolina are shrouded in secrecy, residents say$

Residents in Colleton County, South Carolina are voicing concerns about a proposed 1,000-megawatt data center project, citing issues with secrecy, water usage, and environmental impact. Similar data center proposals in other parts of the state have also faced opposition and backlash from local communities.

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3/15/2026

News ClipCapital B News·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area

Residents in Colleton County, South Carolina are fighting a proposed data center complex and gas power plant that would replace woods and wetlands in their predominantly Black community. The project was proposed after developers failed to build a similar campus in a predominantly white county in Georgia. Residents are concerned about the environmental and health impacts, including water usage, air pollution, and property values.

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1/6/2026