Joe Wheeler EMC

Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Joe Wheeler EMC data center developments across 1 states, including AL.

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News ClipDecatur Daily·Morgan County, AL

Morgan County Commission approves 12-month moratorium to block bitcoin data center$

The Morgan County Commission unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, pausing the development of a proposed bitcoin mining facility by Sovereign Gazelle near Somerville. Residents voiced significant concerns about noise, appearance, water, power usage, and potential environmental impacts on endangered species. State Senator Arthur Orr is working on a bill to give counties more regulatory authority over data center siting, potentially requiring them to be in industrial parks.

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6/24/2026

News ClipDecatur Daily·Somerville, Morgan County, AL

Bitcoin mining data center trying to build near Somerville$

A Bitcoin mining data center, Sovereign Gazelle, is attempting to build near Somerville, Alabama, but is facing significant opposition from local residents who are refusing to sell necessary utility rights-of-way. The area's lack of zoning regulations is a key factor, leading to concerns about the project's impact on the rural community and its environment. Local government officials acknowledge the residents' concerns and the challenges presented by the absence of zoning.

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6/20/2026