August 7, 2026
35 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.
- Wisconsin Statement
PSC chair Summer Strand said ATC filed or refiled 564 application documents after receiving a completeness determination late last year. Said August 7, 2026, wpr.org. wpr.org local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Project Camellia has cleared initial hurdles through the county's development authority The record reads waiting on permits, August 7, 2026. WTOC local outlet (content date)
- Oklahoma Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation banned hyperscale data centers on tribally owned and trust lands kosu.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Oregon. Poll found Oregonians want no more tax breaks for data centers oregonlive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Oregon. Poll found Oregonians want a data center moratorium oregonlive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. The cost of the Ozaukee County Distribution project was estimated to be between $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion.: 1,300,000,000 to 1,700,000,000 dollars. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Colorado News item
Weld County officials have told an AI company to stop construction on a new data center. Three times. - Colorado Public Radio. Weld County officials ordered an AI company to stop data center construction three times, according to Colorado Public Radio. The project has encountered repeated regulatory obstacles. Colorado Public Radio, 2026-08-07. Colorado Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
DATA CENTER TOWN HALL August 6th 2026 Marietta Georgia. A Georgia town hall presented expert testimony on data center impacts: Georgia faces 30-60 gigawatts of projected demand, 52 counties have operating or proposed centers, and 78 jurisdictions enacted moratoriums or new ordinances in two years. YouTube, 2026-08-07. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Next steps for Effingham County’s OpenAI data center. Effingham County outlines 12 step review process for Project Camellia; closed loop water system required to protect Floridan aquifer. WTOC, 2026-08-07. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Critics of Grayslake data center plan sue to stop construction - Daily Herald. Critics of a Grayslake data center plan filed a lawsuit to stop construction. The legal action indicates the project is in advanced permitting or active construction. Daily Herald, 2026-08-07. Daily Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
How to regulate data centers in Illinois at the center of latest proposal - Chicago Tribune. Illinois is considering a new proposal for regulating data centers. The item reports on state level policy development for data center oversight. Chicago Tribune, 2026-08-07. Chicago Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
The Data Centers Debate - Evansville Living Magazine. Indiana leaders and officials hold panel discussion weighing benefits and concerns of data centers in Southwestern Indiana. Evansville Living Magazine, 2026-08-07. Evansville Living Magazine local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Data center construction in Indiana accidentally silenced four tornado sirens just as severe weather threatened the county - Energies Media. Data center construction in Indiana damaged tornado sirens during severe weather, creating a public safety hazard. The incident highlights infrastructure conflicts during project development. Energies Media, 2026-08-07. Energies Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26M to turn her farm into a data center - Fortune. An 82 year old Kentucky farmer rejected a 26 million dollar offer to convert her farm to a data center. The figure demonstrates land acquisition costs for data center projects. Fortune, 2026-08-07. Fortune national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Central Mass. town committee throws support behind data center moratorium - masslive.com. A Central Massachusetts town committee voted to support a data center moratorium. The action reflects local opposition to data center development. masslive.com, 2026-08-07. masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Proposed North Loop data center sparks debate - MPR News. A proposed North Loop data center is generating debate. The item reports on a planned data center project and local controversy. MPR News, 2026-08-07. MPR News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
A data center is an odd fit for the increasingly valuable North Loop in Minneapolis - MinnPost. A data center is proposed for North Loop in Minneapolis, an increasingly valuable neighborhood. The article discusses the site's unsuitability for such development. MinnPost, 2026-08-07. MinnPost local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Nevada energy company sues data center in first-of-its-kind fight over who should pay for AI buildout - CBS News. A Nevada energy company sued a data center in a first of its kind dispute over payment for AI infrastructure buildout. The lawsuit addresses cost allocation for AI expansion. CBS News, 2026-08-07. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio residents sue to stop data center - Spectrum News. Trenton, Ohio residents filed a lawsuit challenging the city's refusal to certify a petition to place a data center moratorium on the November ballot. Spectrum News, 2026-08-07. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Oklahoma mayor faces recall election after data center pushback fuels petition - Yahoo. An Oklahoma mayor faces a recall election following community opposition to a data center project. The recall reflects local pushback against data center development. Yahoo, 2026-08-07. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Grady County landowners raise concerns over proposed data center - news9.com. Grady County landowners in Oklahoma express concerns about a proposed data center. The item reports community opposition to the project. news9.com, 2026-08-07. news9.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Cherokee Nation bans hyperscale data centers on tribally owned, trust lands - KOSU. Cherokee Nation banned hyperscale data centers on tribally owned and trust lands. The action represents a jurisdictional decision affecting data center development on tribal territory. KOSU, 2026-08-07. KOSU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
AI data centre backlash fuels calls for Ontario wide rules - London Free Press. Green Party and municipalities call on Ontario to establish province wide rules for AI data centres by end of Q1 2027. London Free Press, 2026-08-07. London Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregonians want data center moratorium and no more tax breaks, poll finds - OregonLive.com. A poll found Oregonians want a data center moratorium and no more tax breaks for such projects. The survey indicates public opposition to continued data center development and incentives. OregonLive.com, 2026-08-07. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Kotek backs local data center moratoriums, says Oregon lacks authority for statewide ban - OregonLive.com. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she supports local moratoriums on data centers but that the state lacks the authority for a statewide ban. OregonLive.com, 2026-08-07. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek comes out in favor of local data center moratoriums - KGW. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced support for local data center moratoriums. The statement represents a state official's position on data center development policy. KGW, 2026-08-07. KGW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregonians want data center moratorium and no more tax breaks, poll finds - OregonLive.com. A poll found Oregon residents favor a data center moratorium and oppose giving data centers any more tax breaks. OregonLive.com, 2026-08-07. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
[PPL Q2 2026 Earnings Call] Data Center Pipeline Hits 32 GW, JV with Blackstone Eyes $15B Investment - finance.biggo.com. PPL reports 32 GW of signed data center agreements in Pennsylvania; joint venture with Blackstone eyes up to $15B investment in generation. finance.biggo.com, 2026-08-07. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Plan for mega data centre in Sherbrooke, Que., raises transparency, environmental concerns - CBC. A mega data center is planned for Sherbrooke, Quebec, raising transparency and environmental concerns. The project's details remain limited but faces public scrutiny. CBC, 2026-08-07. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- SK News item
Sask. rejects claim coal power is for AI data centre - CTV News. Saskatchewan government denies NDP claim that coal power extension is meant to supply Bell AI data centre. CTV News, 2026-08-07. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
DCF Trends Summit 2026: Execution Took the Stage in Reston - Data Center Frontier. Data Center Frontier Trends Summit 2026 in Reston found industry moving from AI projection to execution facing power, capital, labor and community constraints; density and behind the meter systems discussed. Data Center Frontier, 2026-08-07. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Washington News item
What we know so far about Amazon's proposed data center in Walla Walla County - union-bulletin.com. Amazon Data Services advances Walla Walla County data center permit application, plans community open house before final submission. union-bulletin.com, 2026-08-07. union-bulletin.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash - Urban Milwaukee. PNK Group proposes a data center on the former Wisconsin Rapids paper mill site. The project faces significant community opposition and is seeking a conditional use permit; the city is working to negotiate community concerns about noise, light, and water use. Urban Milwaukee, 2026-08-07. Urban Milwaukee local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
PSC deals major blow to transmission project supporting Port Washington data center. Wisconsin Public Service Commission revoked transmission project completeness determination, requiring restart of approval process. wpr.org, 2026-08-07. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. American Transmission Co. hoped to begin construction in December and complete the buildout by the end of 2027. The record reads being built, reported August 7, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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