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August 29, 2026

72 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.

  1. Alabama Statement

    Alabama attorney general stated the state will continue advocating for consumers amid AI data center buildout Said August 29, 2026, Fox Business. Fox Business national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  2. Georgia Statement

    U.S. Senator. Warnock said the deal was worked out in the dark, under the cover of night Said August 29, 2026, AJC.com. AJC.com local outlet Also reported by Bryan County News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Effingham Herald local outlet , WJCL local outlet (5 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  3. Georgia Statement

    U.S. Senator. Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on similar data center projects in Georgia unless big tech companies and developers can promise specific economic and environmental protections Said August 29, 2026, AJC.com. AJC.com local outlet Also reported by Bryan County News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Effingham Herald local outlet , WJCL local outlet (5 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  4. Iowa Statement

    Clintonians Against Data Centers raised concerns about displacement of wildlife, local job creation, tax abatement, water usage, and effects on wildlife at the proposed QTS Clinton data center Said August 29, 2026, WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. WVIK, Quad Cities NPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  5. Indiana Statement

    Indiana Department of Environmental Management. PFAS chemicals found in Marion County water systems including Speedway and Citizens Energy Group Said August 29, 2026, Input Fort Wayne. Input Fort Wayne local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  6. New Jersey Statement

    Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn received several threatening voice mails on her personal business number and town hall line Said August 29, 2026, News12 | New Jersey. News12 | New Jersey local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  7. Texas Statement

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate concerns from Texans, not Chinese propaganda Said August 29, 2026, Business Insider. Business Insider national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  8. Texas Statement

    Public Citizen. Within two years, Texas could become home to more data centers than any other state in the nation Said August 29, 2026, citizen.org. citizen.org local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  9. Utah Statement

    Utah Governor. Governor Spencer Cox said the MIDA approval process for Stratos was not good Said August 29, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  10. Utah Statement

    Spencer Cox, Utah Governor. Cox criticized MIDA for mission creep in approving large development projects beyond military initiatives Said August 29, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  11. Utah Statement

    Spencer Cox, Utah Governor. Cox indicated he wants major reform for MIDA Said August 29, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  12. Utah Statement

    Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians opposes the proposal citing groundwater depletion and contamination risks Said August 29, 2026, KSL.com. KSL.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  13. Utah Statement

    Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians. Skull Valley Band sent letter of opposition to Gov. Spencer Cox but did not receive response Said August 29, 2026, KSL.com. KSL.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  14. Utah Statement

    Spencer Cox, Utah Governor. Cox said governors should play a bigger role when projects this large are weighed Said August 29, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  15. Georgia Timeline entry

    OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center in Effingham County The record reads waiting on permits, August 29, 2026. AJC.com local outlet Also reported by Bryan County News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Effingham Herald local outlet , WJCL local outlet (5 reports). (content date)

  16. California Jurisdiction event

    California. Offshore nuclear barges could power data centers in California where nuclear is banned fortune.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  17. California Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    California. Monterey Park becomes first city in nation to ban data centers by public vote latimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  18. California Jurisdiction event

    California. California Public Utilities Commission to create special rates and rules for data center electricity use latimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  19. California Jurisdiction event

    California. California legislature reaches compromise on data center regulation including special electricity rates latimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  20. Florida Jurisdiction event

    Florida. County considering data center zoning midfloridanewspapers.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  21. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

    Pinellas Park. Pinellas Park adopted a one year moratorium on data center applications. businessobserverfl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  22. Iowa Jurisdiction event

    Iowa. Clinton city council scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating data centers wvik.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  23. Illinois Jurisdiction event

    Cook County. More than a dozen data centers near O'Hare airport received local property tax breaks in 2026. abc7chicago.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  24. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    Indiana. Gov. Braun 2025 executive order launching water inventory with Oct. 31 completion deadline inputfortwayne.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  25. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    Indiana. Indiana Department of Natural Resources working on statewide water inventory and management plan inputfortwayne.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  26. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    Indiana. Indiana Finance Authority performing study of data center water usage inputfortwayne.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  27. Indiana Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

    Indianapolis. Indianapolis approved construction of three data centers before agreeing to a moratorium through 2027 inputfortwayne.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  28. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    St. Louis. Residents and organizations filed a lawsuit against a proposed Midtown data center firstalert4.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  29. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

    Harwood. Data center impacts discussed at public forum in Harwood valleynewslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  30. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    Jackson. Jackson, Stafford, North and East Brunswick have all taken action against data centers recently newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  31. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    Kenilworth. Kenilworth planning board unanimously approved a data center newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  32. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring data centers to report water and energy use newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  33. Wyoming Jurisdiction event

    Cheyenne. Cheyenne City Council received update on potential annexation of more than 1,200 acre Cox Ranch property west of town for a data centre project. wyomingnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  34. Pinellas County, FL Reference figure

    Business Observer. Pinellas County has fewer than 4,000 vacant acres designated to accommodate businesses.: 4,000 acres. Pinellas County, FL, 2026. Business Observer local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  35. California, statewide Reference figure

    Yahoo. Data center electricity use currently 2% of California's demand, expected to double in next 10 years: 2 percent. California, statewide, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  36. Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Franklin Park, Illinois Reference figure

    ABC7 Chicago. Tax incentives and assessment reductions cut nearly $2 billion from the taxable value of data centers in Elk Grove Village, Northlake, and Franklin Park.: 2,000,000,000 USD. Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Franklin Park, Illinois, 2026. ABC7 Chicago local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  37. Indiana, statewide Reference figure

    Input Fort Wayne. Plans to supply up to 25 million gallons of water per day to Lebanon and LEAP from White River watershed: 25,000,000 gallons per day. Indiana, statewide, 2026. Input Fort Wayne local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  38. California, statewide Reference figure

    Yahoo. Public Policy Institute of California poll shows 73% of residents oppose data center construction in their communities: 73 percent. California, statewide, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  39. Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Franklin Park, Illinois Reference figure

    ABC7 Chicago. Data centers near O'Hare received nearly $100 million in local property tax breaks in 2026.: 100,000,000 USD. Elk Grove Village, Northlake, Franklin Park, Illinois, 2026. ABC7 Chicago local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  40. Alabama News item

    Alabama will continue advocating for consumers amid AI data center buildout: Attorney general - Fox Business. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the state will continue advocating for consumers as AI data centers expand, addressing concerns about energy rate impacts. Fox Business, 2026-08-29. Fox Business national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    AL

  41. Arizona News item

    Neighbors divided as West Valley data center project moves forward. West Valley data center project moves forward amid divided neighbor opinion. 12News, 2026-08-29. 12News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  42. California News item

    California lawmakers reach deal in high-stakes fight over regulating data centers - Los Angeles Times. California lawmakers reached a deal regarding data center regulation in a contentious negotiation. The agreement addresses a high stakes policy dispute over how the state will regulate data center development. Los Angeles Times, 2026-08-29. Los Angeles Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CA

  43. California News item

    Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned - Fortune. Offshore nuclear power barges could supply ports and data centers in California. The report discusses a potential power solution despite California's nuclear ban. Fortune, 2026-08-29. Fortune national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CA

  44. Florida News item

    Pinellas County closes the door on large scale data centers - Business Observer. Pinellas County commissioners directed staff to draft a resolution prohibiting large scale standalone data centers in unincorporated Pinellas under existing code. Business Observer, 2026-08-29. Business Observer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    FL

  45. Florida News item

    Byron Donalds promises to ‘respect’ local data center bans if elected Governor - Florida Politics. Byron Donalds, a candidate for Florida governor, pledged to respect local bans on data centers if he is elected. Florida Politics, 2026-08-29. Florida Politics local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    FL

  46. Florida News item

    North Port releases new information on proposed data center as commission considers moratorium - ABC7 WWSB. North Port, Florida released new information on a proposed data center while the city commission considers imposing a moratorium. The action reflects local scrutiny of data center projects. ABC7 WWSB, 2026-08-29. ABC7 WWSB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    FL

  47. Florida News item

    County eyes data center zoning - Mid Florida Newspapers. A county is considering data center zoning rules. The action represents local government consideration of zoning policy for data centers. Mid Florida Newspapers, 2026-08-29. Mid Florida Newspapers local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    FL

  48. Florida News item

    A new Florida data center might be coming to Fort Pierce. What we know - Treasure Coast News. A new data center is proposed for Fort Pierce in Florida. The details about developer, capacity, and timeline are not provided. Treasure Coast News, 2026-08-29. Treasure Coast News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    FL

  49. Georgia News item

    Effingham County residents protest as $20B data center project moves forward. Effingham County residents protested at commissioners' work session against Project Camellia over water, noise, electricity, and transparency concerns. WTOC, 2026-08-29. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  50. Georgia News item

    Residents continue pushback on OpenAI data center at latest meeting. Over 100 Effingham County residents attended a board meeting where they voiced opposition to the proposed OpenAI data center, citing transparency concerns, infrastructure strain and accountability issues. Savannah Morning News, 2026-08-29. Savannah Morning News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  51. Georgia News item

    OpenAI data center sparks intense debate at Effingham County meeting. At an Effingham County workshop on August 29, Commissioner Beth Helmly said the county is under no timeline to approve OpenAI's proposed data center and committed to examining noise, radiation and battery fire safety. thecurrentga.org, 2026-08-29. thecurrentga.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  52. Georgia News item

    Senator Warnock calls for statewide moratorium for data centers - Savannah Morning News. Senator Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on data center development in Georgia. The proposal would pause new data center projects pending further review. Savannah Morning News, 2026-08-29. Savannah Morning News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    GA

  53. Georgia News item

    Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’ - AJC.com. Senator Warnock criticized OpenAI and Effingham County for conducting a data center deal with limited public disclosure. The statement objects to the secrecy of the arrangement. AJC.com, 2026-08-29. AJC.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    GA

  54. Iowa News item

    Clinton data center ordinance to be discussed at Tuesday meeting - WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. Clinton, Iowa, city council scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting September 1 to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating data center development following community opposition. WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 2026-08-29. WVIK, Quad Cities NPR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  55. Indiana News item

    ‘Forever chemicals,’ microplastics and data centers. What you need to know. - Input Fort Wayne. Indiana Water Summit addressed datacenter water impacts; Secretary Jaworowski discussed proposed legislation to establish dedicated energy industrial hubs away from communities. Input Fort Wayne, 2026-08-29. Input Fort Wayne local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    IN

  56. Missouri News item

    Residents, organizations file lawsuit against proposed Midtown data center - KMOV. Residents and organizations filed a lawsuit against a proposed Midtown data center. The action indicates local opposition to the project. KMOV, 2026-08-29. KMOV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MO

  57. North Carolina News item

    Amazon’s Richmond County data center gets green light on air quality permits - WFAE. North Carolina air quality agency approved backup power permits for Amazon's Richmond County data center project after public hearing. WFAE, 2026-08-29. WFAE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    NC

  58. North Dakota News item

    Data Center impacts discussed at Harwood public forum - Valley News Live. Data center impacts were discussed at a public forum in Harwood. The community engagement indicates local concerns or consideration of data center development. Valley News Live, 2026-08-29. Valley News Live local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    ND

  59. North Dakota News item

    Fedorchak weighs in on data centers - KFYR TV. North Dakota Rep. Julie Fedorchak supports the federal Ratepayer Protection Act for data centers but argues local communities should make permitting decisions; she urges transparency on noise, roads, and energy impacts. KFYR TV, 2026-08-29. KFYR TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    ND

  60. North Dakota News item

    Public can testify Monday at AI and data center committee - North Dakota Monitor. The public could testify at an AI and data center committee meeting on Monday. The item reports a public hearing opportunity. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-08-29. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    ND

  61. New Jersey News item

    Power & Politics: Data center drama; Jackson mayor receives threatening messages - News12 | New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed law requiring data centers to report water and energy use; Jackson mayor received threats amid local opposition. News12 | New Jersey, 2026-08-29. News12 | New Jersey local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    NJ

  62. Nevada News item

    Nevada is reviewing its data center tax breaks — but counties are out of the loop - The Nevada Independent. Nevada state officials reviewing data center tax break program without consulting county governments that approve projects, raising concerns about program sustainability. The Nevada Independent, 2026-08-29. The Nevada Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    NV

  63. SK News item

    Saskatchewan mega AI data centre boom triggers push for stricter Big Tech regulations - Money.ca. Saskatchewan lacks provincial oversight of data centre projects, leaving municipalities to manage Big Tech approvals with little guidance; Ministry of Environment did not conduct environmental impact assessment. Money.ca, 2026-08-29. Money.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    SK

  64. Texas News item

    Texas Data Center Policy Guide - citizen.org. Public Citizen publishes data center opposition guide covering Texas zoning, water, tax incentives, and community organizing strategies. citizen.org, 2026-08-29. citizen.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  65. Texas News item

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate - Business Insider. Texas Governor Greg Abbott says data center opposition stems from legitimate Texan concerns, not Chinese propaganda. Business Insider, 2026-08-29. Business Insider national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  66. Utah News item

    Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County - KSL.com. Goshute tribe opposes proposed U.S. Army data center at Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele County, citing groundwater depletion concerns. KSL.com, 2026-08-29. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    UT

  67. Utah News item

    Utah governor calls Box Elder data center review 'not good,' demands major board reform - Yahoo. Utah governor Spencer Cox criticized the approval process for Stratos data center and the MIDA board, calling for major reforms in governance. Yahoo, 2026-08-29. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  68. West Virginia News item

    Data Center Client Revealed And Flock Cameras See Resistance, This West Virginia Week. A West Virginia data center project's client was revealed and has faced resistance. The report notes public and community reaction to the project development. West Virginia Public Broadcasting, 2026-08-29. West Virginia Public Broadcasting local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WV

  69. Wyoming News item

    State lawmakers walk out of joint committee meeting, city leaders hear update on data center annexation - WyomingNews.com. Cheyenne city council received update on Cox Ranch data centre annexation of over 1,200 acres west of town. WyomingNews.com, 2026-08-29. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WYskybox-data-center-at-cox-ranch-cheyenne-wy

  70. Arizona Timeline entry

    West Valley data center project. West Valley data center project moving forward The record reads reported, reported August 29, 2026. 12News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  71. Iowa Timeline entry

    QTS Clinton Data Center. QTS proposes a 1,100 acre hyperscale data center estimated to cost 10 billion dollars between Clinton Municipal Airport, Valley Oaks Golf Course and Branden Hills residential area The record reads reported, reported August 29, 2026. WVIK, Quad Cities NPR local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  72. Iowa Timeline entry

    QTS Clinton Data Center. QTS is currently constructing a data center on 612 acres in Cedar Rapids at the Big Cedar Industrial Center The record reads reported, reported August 29, 2026. WVIK, Quad Cities NPR local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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