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Data Centers and Their Impact (West Shelby County)

July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Data Centers and Their Impact:

What Every Citizen Should Know

A Community Discussion on Alabama’s Growing Data Center Industry

Data centers are rapidly expanding across Alabama as demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to grow. While these facilities can bring investment and technological advancement, they also raise important questions about water resources, electricity demand, environmental stewardship, taxpayer incentives, and the future of local communities.

Join Eagle Forum of Alabama – West Shelby County for an informative evening exploring the facts surrounding data center development and what every Alabama citizen should know before these large-scale projects come to their community.

Topics We’ll Explore

  • Water consumption by large data centers and potential impacts on local water supplies
  • Electrical grid demand, utility infrastructure, and rising energy costs
  • Industrial noise from cooling equipment and backup generators
  • Environmental concerns, including stormwater runoff and wildlife habitat disruption
  • Taxpayer-funded incentives and economic development agreements
  • Government transparency and public participation in local decision-making
  • How data center development may change rural communities and Alabama’s quality of life

Featured Speaker

Ann Eubank

President, Alabama Legislative Watchdogs

Ann Eubank is one of Alabama’s most respected citizen advocates for government transparency, legislative accountability, and responsible development. For decades, she has educated communities across the state on public policy issues that affect everyday Alabamians.

Her current work focuses on helping citizens understand the rapid expansion of data centers throughout Alabama and the nation. Drawing on years of research and public policy experience, Ann will explain the potential impacts these facilities may have on local communities and how citizens can become informed participants in the public process.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re concerned about economic development, property rights, water resources, electricity demand, government incentives, environmental stewardship, rural communities, or the future of Alabama, this presentation will provide practical information and encourage thoughtful civic engagement.

Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and join the conversation about one of the most significant infrastructure and public policy issues facing Alabama today.

Event Information

Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:00 PM

Cornerstone Church
2694 Co Rd 58
Helena, AL 35080

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Cornerstone Church

2694 Highway 58
Helena, AL 35080 United States

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