July 23, 2026
58 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9939, No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act. H.B. 9939 went to committee in the House. 2026-07-23. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Colorado Jurisdiction event
Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Planning Commission rejected resident appeals against proposed artificial intelligence data center off Garden of the Gods Road in a 6-2 vote on Thursday coloradopolitics.com local outlet (content date)
- Kansas Jurisdiction event
Edgerton. City of Edgerton declined to adopt data center petition on July 23 and opted to approve filing a lawsuit johnsoncountypost.com local outlet (content date)
- Kansas Jurisdiction event
Edgerton. Edgerton City Council declined to adopt the citizen petition on July 23 and instead approved filing the lawsuit. johnsoncountypost.com local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Statement
Steven Glover, WTOC reporter. Project could reduce county homestead property taxes by 40 percent Said July 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Steven Glover, WTOC reporter. Georgia Power says OpenAI will pay full infrastructure and electric service costs to serve the facility Said July 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Utah Statement
Tooele commissioners. The proposed ordinance is about creating rules before a company submits a proposal, not in relation to any specific data center or project Said July 23, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Effingham County Industrial Development Authority was initially approached about the data center around fall 2025 The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI promises $80 million in community benefits including sports fields and free training for school students The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI will receive short term tax abatements during construction and become the county's largest taxpayer after opening in 2028 The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI data center project covers 2,600 acres at Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI data center project in Effingham County announced without any public comment or vote The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Nearly 1,000 people attended an open house on July 23, 2026 about the $20 billion OpenAI data center project in Effingham County The record reads approved, July 23, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , YouTube video , YouTube video , WABE local outlet (9 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Site is next to a high school and less than a mile from a park The record reads proposed, July 23, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Under a 25 year agreement, OpenAI agreed to cut up to 1,000 megawatts during peak demand to help grid reliability The record reads proposed, July 23, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Project Camellia covers about 1,400 acres inside Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub with four buildings and $20 billion price tag The record reads proposed, July 23, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (content date)
- Colorado Jurisdiction event
Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Planning Commission denied appeals in Project Taurus data center krdo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Colorado Jurisdiction event
Colorado. City Council receives appeal on proposed data center Project Taurus kktv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Tooele County. One person was escorted out of a Tooele public meeting by law enforcement after the discussion got heated youtube.com video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Tooele County. Tooele commissioners are weighing a possible ordinance to prepare for future data centers and other large developments youtube.com video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Alaska News item
Strange bedfellows: Kreiss-Tomkins, heavily funded by AI executives, now calls for Alaska data center moratorium - Alaska Story. An Alaska official funded by AI executives now supports a data center moratorium. The shift signals political pressure around data center expansion in the state. Alaska Story, 2026-07-23. Alaska Story local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Fort Smith officials to review data center development rules - Talk Business & Politics. Fort Smith officials are reviewing rules for data center development. The city is updating its regulatory framework for such projects. Talk Business & Politics, 2026-07-23. Talk Business & Politics local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Centers of Attention: How much do data centers cost? - KJZZ. Arizona paused data center tax incentives for three years and collected 113 applications in two weeks before the moratorium took effect. KJZZ, 2026-07-23. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
Data center developer sues for right to use Colorado River water in thirsty California county - KLAS 8 News Now. A data center developer sued for the right to use Colorado River water in a California county. The legal action concerns water rights for a data center project. KLAS 8 News Now, 2026-07-23. KLAS 8 News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Colorado Springs Planning Commission denies appeals in ‘Project Taurus’ data center - krdo.com. Colorado Springs Planning Commission denied appeals in Project Taurus data center. The commission rejected further challenges to the project. krdo.com, 2026-07-23. krdo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
City Council receives appeal on proposed data center Project Taurus - KKTV. A city council is receiving an appeal on a proposed data center called Project Taurus. The appeal indicates ongoing land use or permitting consideration. KKTV, 2026-07-23. KKTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Delaware News item
Kent adopts data center regulations, may consider future ban | Kent County - delawarebusinessnow.com. Kent County, Delaware adopted data center regulations and may consider a future ban on data center development. delawarebusinessnow.com, 2026-07-23. delawarebusinessnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Delaware News item
Delaware county limits data center noise — and more restrictions could be coming - Technical.ly. A Delaware county imposed noise limits on data center operations and signaled intent to adopt additional restrictions. The action represents regulatory tightening on data center development. Technical.ly, 2026-07-23. Technical.ly local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Delaware News item
Kent County adopts data center regulations, may consider future ban - Spotlight Delaware. Kent County, Delaware adopted data center regulations and may consider a future ban. The county is establishing regulatory controls on data center development. Spotlight Delaware, 2026-07-23. Spotlight Delaware local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Effingham County Weighs Data Center Interest in Southeast Georgia - Effingham Herald. Effingham County Georgia explores data center regulations with early industry inquiries but no confirmed projects, while neighboring Bulloch County imposes a 90 day moratorium and requires 15 year tax commitments. Effingham Herald, 2026-07-23. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI chooses Georgia for its largest-ever data center. $20B project touts efficiency - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. OpenAI chose Georgia for its largest ever data center, a $20 billion project emphasizing efficiency. The announcement indicates this is the company's most significant data center investment to date. ledger-enquirer.com, 2026-07-23. ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Community pushes back on Effingham County OpenAI data center. Residents protested at Effingham County open house over OpenAI's $20 billion data center, citing environmental concerns and rushed announcement. WTOC, 2026-07-23. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Hundreds Pack OpenAI Data Center Meeting in Effingham. More than 500 residents attended and hundreds protested OpenAI Project Camellia meeting, raising water, noise, transparency and environmental concerns. Effingham Herald, 2026-07-23. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI holds public open house in Effingham County after announcing $20B data center campus. OpenAI holds public open house for Project Camellia; Senator Warnock calls for EPA guidance on data center water impacts on rural communities. WTOC, 2026-07-23. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI data center project sparks outrage among Effingham County residents. Nearly 1,000 residents attended an OpenAI open house on July 23, 2026 about the proposed $20 billion Project Camellia data center in Effingham County, expressing anger over secrecy and environmental concerns. thecurrentga.org, 2026-07-23. thecurrentga.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Effingham County residents push back on $20 billion OpenAI data center. Project Camellia, OpenAI's $20 billion data center on 1,400 acres in four buildings, could reduce county homestead property taxes by 40 percent and bring 400 permanent jobs. Georgia Power confirmed cost responsibility; OpenAI agreed to shed 1,000 MW during peak demand under a 25 year agreement. YouTube, 2026-07-23. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Hawaii News item
Pres. Trump announces expanded data center pledge - hawaiinewsnow.com. President Trump announced an expanded data center pledge. The statement signals policy support for data center development. hawaiinewsnow.com, 2026-07-23. hawaiinewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Cedar Rapids mayor defends data center projects amid kickback claims, NDA questions - KCRG. The Cedar Rapids mayor defended data center projects amid allegations of kickbacks and questions about non disclosure agreements. The statement addresses controversy surrounding the projects. KCRG, 2026-07-23. KCRG local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Indiana governor signs Trump data center ratepayer protection pledge - Indiana Capital Chronicle. Indiana governor signed a Trump data center ratepayer protection pledge. The action represents an official stance on data center policy. Indiana Capital Chronicle, 2026-07-23. Indiana Capital Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Gov. Landry, Richland Parish superintendent meet with Trump at White House over Ratepayer Protection Plan. Governor Landry and Richland Parish superintendent met with President Trump at the White House to discuss the ratepayer protection pledge and Meta's $50 billion investment in northeast Louisiana. KNOE, 2026-07-23. KNOE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Maryland Counties Rush to Fill Data Center Zoning Gaps - GovTech. Maryland counties are amending zoning regulations to address data center development gaps. The action reflects local government response to increased data center proposals. GovTech, 2026-07-23. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives - WXYZ Channel 7. Neighbors complained that noise from a Michigan data center runs 24/7 and disrupts their lives. The complaints document operational impacts of an existing or under construction data center facility. WXYZ Channel 7, 2026-07-23. WXYZ Channel 7 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
How an under-the-radar bill could impact how Montana works with data centers - Billings Gazette. A Montana bill could affect how the state works with data centers, and Daniel Zolnikov described a declaration from the Legislature that Montanans have a right to use AI and operate data centers. Billings Gazette, 2026-07-23. Billings Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Data center initiative gathers signatures, Chief Executive voices concerns - montanarightnow.com. A chief executive voiced concerns about a data center initiative gathering signatures. A named official expressed a position on record regarding data center development. montanarightnow.com, 2026-07-23. montanarightnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
The Duke Energy settlement is just the beginning for North Carolina’s data center energy policy - Environmental Defense Fund. The Duke Energy settlement includes provisions addressing who pays for infrastructure costs from soaring energy demand in North Carolina driven by data center growth. The Environmental Defense Fund characterizes this as a significant win in the policy debate. Environmental Defense Fund, 2026-07-23. Environmental Defense Fund local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Where N.C. political candidates stand on federal data center moratorium - Spectrum News. North Carolina political candidates have stated positions on a federal data center moratorium. The candidates are staking out jurisdictional policy positions on data center restrictions. Spectrum News, 2026-07-23. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
NC leaders push Duke Energy to make federal data center pledge legally binding - WRAL. North Carolina leaders are pressuring Duke Energy to make a federal data center pledge legally binding. The push indicates efforts to impose enforceable commitments on power supply to data centers. WRAL, 2026-07-23. WRAL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Project Jupiter Data Center Unmasks Big Tech’s Playbook - Food & Water Watch. Project Jupiter Data Center is described as unmasking big tech's playbook by Food & Water Watch. The report examines the project's implications for industry practices. Food & Water Watch, 2026-07-23. Food & Water Watch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Titus calls on Lombardo to freeze data center tax abatements - Nevada Current. Titus called on Governor Lombardo to freeze data center tax abatements in Nevada. The statement signals concern about fiscal incentives for data center development. Nevada Current, 2026-07-23. Nevada Current local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Burlington's first data centre proposal could spark new regulations - Inside Halton. Burlington, Ontario is considering regulations in response to a first data center proposal in the city. This signals potential jurisdictional action on data center zoning or permitting. Inside Halton, 2026-07-23. Inside Halton local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Salem’s proposed data center faces months of review. Here’s how you can weigh in - salemreporter.com. Verrus, a California company connected to Google, plans to submit a land use application for a 75 acre data center at Salem's Mill Creek Corporate Center within weeks or months. The city announced the project publicly in July 2026 after a nondisclosure agreement ended. salemreporter.com, 2026-07-23. salemreporter.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Why data centers pose an outsized threat to Eastern Oregon’s air quality - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. OPB reports that data centers use diesel generators for backup power and the Pacific Northwest's unstable grid creates risks of harmful diesel exhaust pollution in areas with large data center clusters like the Lower Umatilla Basin. An hour long blackout there could generate pollution equivalent to 38,000 semi trucks driving for an hour. OPB, 2026-07-23. OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- South Dakota News item
City Of Aberdeen - Notice Of Resolution 26-07-04R - aberdeeninsider.com. Aberdeen, South Dakota enacted a moratorium on data center permits effective immediately, expiring November 18, 2026 or upon adoption of permanent zoning rules. aberdeeninsider.com, 2026-07-23. aberdeeninsider.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
$1.2bn Temple Data Center Achieves Milestone as Meta Officially Operationalizes Campus - Construction Review. Meta officially operationalizes Temple Data Center Campus, a 1.2 billion dollar facility reaching operational status. Construction Review, 2026-07-23. Construction Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Tooele community members attend meeting on proposed rules for future data centers. Tooele officials weigh an ordinance to regulate potential future data centers and large developments in the county. YouTube, 2026-07-23. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Final report out on environmental impacts of Port Washington data center transmission lines. Wisconsin Public Service Commission released a final environmental impact statement on proposed transmission lines for the Port Washington data center. Greater Milwaukee Today, 2026-07-23. Greater Milwaukee Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers - WyoFile. Wyoming is considering new power supply regulations specifically for AI and data centers. The state is developing regulatory policy for data center energy consumption. WyoFile, 2026-07-23. WyoFile local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin released final environmental impact statement for Port Washington data center transmission lines The record reads being built, reported July 23, 2026. Greater Milwaukee Today local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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