Bartow County data center: Neighbors raise water, land concerns
Community members packed a local restaurant to question developers over a massive data center proposed on more than 500 acres of rural Bartow County land.
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: WAGA, as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News · · 1 min read
Community members packed a local restaurant to question developers over a massive data center proposed on more than 500 acres of rural Bartow County land.

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