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Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about Serverfarm data center developments across 3 states, including GA, AR, VA.

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News ClipAJC.com·Newton County, GA

Georgia EPD halts data center power plant construction, petition filed over electricity sales

Georgia Environmental Protection Division ordered power plant developer VoltaGrid to halt construction of its "pop-up" power plant supplying data center company Serverfarm due to air permit violations. This action followed evidence submitted by the nonprofit Sustainable Newton and other groups. Sustainable Newton also filed a petition with the Georgia Public Service Commission to determine the legality of VoltaGrid's electricity sales to Serverfarm.

environmental legal electricity opposition

7/19/2026

News ClipThe Macon Melody·Covington, Newton County, GA

Data center, power plant accused of building generators without permits

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued notices of violation to VoltaGrid and Serverfarm after environmental groups accused them of building a power plant for a data center in Covington without necessary permits. The plant, which would use 33 internal-combustion engines, has raised concerns about air pollution from diesel and natural gas units. Environmental groups are urging the EPD to halt construction and assess penalties.

environmental legal electricity opposition

7/13/2026

News ClipThe Covington News·Covington, Newton County, GA

Georgia regulators alerted to unpermitted construction of pop-up power plant

Local residents and environmental groups have alerted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) about unpermitted construction by VoltaGrid and Serverfarm in Covington, GA. The companies are installing methane gas and diesel-fired engines for a pop-up power plant and an adjacent data center without required environmental approvals. Groups are urging EPD to investigate and take enforcement action for alleged violations of state and federal clean air laws.

environmental government legal electricity moratorium

7/10/2026

News ClipAJC.com·Covington, Newton County, GA

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has ordered a "pop-up" power plant being built for a data center in Covington, Georgia, to halt construction. The agency cited VoltaGrid and Serverfarm for allegedly breaching state law by constructing the power generators without required permits.

electricity environmental government legal

7/8/2026

News ClipHoodline·Covington, Newton County, GA

Covington Data Center Builders Accused Of Skipping Permits

Environmental and neighborhood groups in Covington, Georgia, are accusing Serverfarm and VoltaGrid of installing major equipment for a data center and power plant without required state air permits. They have urged the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to halt construction and assess penalties. The EPD is currently investigating the allegations while companies assert they are working with regulators.

environmental government opposition

7/3/2026

News ClipYubaNet·Covington, Newton County, GA

Groups alert Georgia regulators to unpermitted construction of pop-up power plant, data center

Environmental groups and local communities have alerted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to unpermitted construction by VoltaGrid and Serverfarm for a pop-up power plant and an adjacent data center in Covington, GA. The companies installed over 40 methane gas and diesel-fired engines without required environmental approvals. The groups are urging the EPD to investigate, stop construction, and assess penalties.

environmental opposition electricity government

7/1/2026

News ClipMagnolia Reporter·AR

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas Explained -- Understanding the data center boom and debate

Data center projects across Arkansas are facing increasing public scrutiny and calls for local regulations despite being hailed as an economic boon. While companies like Google, AVAIO Digital, and Serverfarm are advancing with significant developments, residents and local officials are raising concerns about environmental impacts, resource consumption, and lack of public input. Proposed regulations and even a moratorium are being discussed in Pulaski County and Little Rock to address these issues.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water moratorium

Google

5/23/2026

News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·AR

Arkansas’ data race$

Google is leading the data center development race in Arkansas with significant investments in West Memphis, Little Rock, and Conway. AVAIO Digital Partners also plans a major facility near Little Rock, with Serverfarm developing a campus in Clarksville. These projects are bringing billions in investment, creating jobs, and prompting collaborations on power infrastructure and education, though some environmental impacts like wetland filling are noted.

announcement electricity zoning environmental government legal

Google

5/10/2026

News ClipFFXnow·Tysons, Fairfax County, VA

‘Bespoke’ data center buildings proposed near Tysons residences

Serverfarm is proposing to replace existing office buildings in Tysons, Fairfax County, with a large data center, requiring a special exception from the county due to its size and proximity to residential areas. The application, filed in January, has not yet been officially accepted for review by county staff. The project faces new county zoning restrictions on data center size and setbacks.

zoning government environmental electricity

4/24/2026