May 11, 2025
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Opposition and Press Signals for May 11, 2025
National press investigations, local moratoriums, litigation, and community ratepayer pushbackAlabamians Want Answers About Four-Million-Square-Foot Data Center Coming to Their Backyards (opens in a new tab)
Project Marvel, a proposed 4.5 million square foot data center on 700 acres near Bessemer, is under litigation and faces community opposition as residents demand transparency from local officials restricted by nondisclosure agreements.
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Jeff Lowe, Resident, Bessemer community
"Town is moving closer to us. And we're not happy about it." Said May 11, 2025, Bessemer community.
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Donna Thigpen, Local official, Bessemer
"We have not met with the builders yet. We know nothing about it." Said May 11, 2025, Bessemer community.
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Alabamians Want Answers About Four-Million-Square-Foot Data Center Coming to Their Backyards
Project Marvel, a proposed 4.5 million square foot data center on 700 acres near Bessemer, faces community opposition and legal challenges as residents demand transparency from local officials bound by nondisclosure agreements with the developer.
land litigation protest
