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Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about Server Farm data center developments across 3 states, including AR, GA, TX.

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News Clip9:545NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Clarksville voters to decide on data center bond funding

Clarksville, Arkansas, will hold a special election on December 8th, allowing voters to decide on two bond ordinances previously approved by the city council for a multi-billion dollar data center project. Residents successfully petitioned for the vote, aiming to have a say in how the project is funded, despite assurances from the Mayor that taxpayers are not at risk. The outcome of the vote could impact the project's tax abatement and its presence in Clarksville.

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9/29/2026

News Clip2:165NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Clarksville voters to weigh in on bonds for data center

Clarksville voters will participate in a special election on December 8th to decide on two bond ordinances worth up to $55 billion for a data center project already under construction. Opponents, who successfully petitioned for the vote, seek to give residents a voice in the project's funding, while city leaders and the mayor emphasize that taxpayers are not at risk. Mayor David Reer warned that rejecting the bonds could cause the data center developer to leave.

government opposition

9/29/2026

News Clip2:57KPRC 2 Click2Houston·Houston, Harris County, TX

Gov. Abbott orders review of proposed data centers as AI boom raises questions about power grid

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated a closer review of proposed data center projects before they can connect to the state's electric grid, citing concerns about power and water supply. Developers are now required to disclose their electricity and water needs and impact reduction plans. This statewide directive follows growing opposition from local communities like Iowa Colony and Alvin City Council, which approved a resolution opposing new data center developments.

electricity water opposition government zoning

8/4/2026

News Clip1:125NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

$6.6 billion data center going up in Clarksville

Clarksville City Council has approved agreements, including an industrial revenue bond and a community benefits agreement, to advance the construction of a $6.6 billion data center by Server Farm. The first phase of the project, a 300,000 square foot facility, is already underway. These approvals facilitate the project's financing and ensure annual funding for the city, Johnson Regional Medical Center, and local nonprofits.

government announcement zoning

8/2/2026

News Clip2:415NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Multi-billion dollar data center construction to continue in Clarksville

The Clarksville City Council unanimously approved financial agreements and a community benefits agreement, allowing a multi-billion dollar Server Farm data center project to continue construction. While the project is expected to bring economic benefits, some residents have raised concerns about its environmental impact and significant power and water usage. The bonds for the project will be repaid by the company, not taxpayers.

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8/1/2026

News Clip1:12NWAhomepage com·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Clarksville approves bond for $50 million data center

The Clarksville City Council approved $55 billion in industrial bonds for a $6.6 billion data center project by Server Farm. Residents expressed both support and concerns, with one requesting a pause on the bond approval until new data center regulations are enacted to protect the public.

government opposition environmental

7/31/2026

News Clip3:525NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Planned $6.6 billion data center in Clarksville, Arkansas

A $6.6 billion data center project by Server Farm is under construction in Clarksville, Arkansas, next to the Johnson County Medical Center. The project has sparked mixed reactions, with some residents feeling blindsided despite officials' claims of proper public notice. While there's cynicism about stopping the already progressing project, there's ongoing discussion about public engagement and possible future regulations.

zoning opposition government announcement

7/23/2026

News Clip7:065NEWS·Clarksville, Johnson County, AR

Reporter shares findings on Clarksville, Arkansas data center development

A $6.5 billion data center project by Server Farm in Clarksville, Arkansas, is drawing mixed reactions due to a perceived lack of public notice. While the company promises economic benefits and grid upgrades, local residents express cynicism, believing it's too late to stop the facility, which has been under construction since 2022. Other Arkansas localities are enacting or considering moratoriums on data centers in response to similar concerns.

opposition electricity moratorium government

7/23/2026

News Clip2:52WSB-TV·Newton County, GA

Metro Atlanta data center didn’t have permits to start construction, but did anyway

Georgia's Environmental Protection Division has ordered a data center project in Newton County to halt construction immediately due to operating without the necessary permits. The project, which includes a private power plant, faces opposition from environmental groups concerned about air pollution. Two companies involved have until July 17th to respond to the violation notices.

environmental government legal opposition moratorium zoning electricity

7/10/2026

News Clip2:21WSB-TV·Newton County, GA

Metro Atlanta data center didn’t have permits to start construction but did anyway

A data center project in Newton County, Georgia, has been ordered by the state's Environmental Protection Division to halt construction immediately. The companies, Walton Grid and Server Farm, started building a data center and an adjacent power plant without the necessary permits, violating state law. Opponents are concerned about potential air pollution from the planned natural gas and diesel generators.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government legal electricity

7/10/2026