City Council Approves Amendment Relating to Data Centers April 27, 2026 News 19 at 6 p.m.
In Athens, Limestone County (AL), Athens City Council and local residents debated municipal data center siting, utility infrastructure load, water consumption, and zoning rules during the June 15, 2026 session.
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City Council Approves Amendment Relating to Data Centers April 27, 2026 News 19 at 6 p.m.
Athens City Council · June 15, 2026
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- Clip 1 · 0:17 Athens City Council Officials and Speakers Elected Official Questioning auto captions, uncheckedZoning Power & Grid Water
Officials and speakers in Athens, AL address municipal data center zoning, grid capacity, and community impacts.
"GUIDELINES. IF A COMPANY TRIES TO BUILD A DATA CENTER WITHIN CITY LIMITS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS SHARED CONCERNS ABOUT NOISE, WATER USAGE AND POLLUTION. MAYOR RILEY MARKS CONFIRMED THE CITY HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY REQUEST TO BUILD AND THESE GUIDELINES ARE SET PROACTIVELY. THE COUNCIL PASSED THE MEASURE AND ARE CAROLYN KIMBALL HAS MORE"
- Clip 2 · 0:21 Resident public comment Resident Public Comment auto captions, unchecked
Community members and local officials in Athens, AL weigh water supply, electricity rates, and neighborhood buffer rules.
"CITY LIMITS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS SHARED CONCERNS ABOUT NOISE, WATER USAGE AND POLLUTION. MAYOR RILEY MARKS CONFIRMED THE CITY HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY REQUEST TO BUILD AND THESE GUIDELINES ARE SET PROACTIVELY. THE COUNCIL PASSED THE MEASURE AND ARE CAROLYN KIMBALL HAS MORE"
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