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SUMMARY:Data Centers and Their Impact (West Shelby County)
DESCRIPTION:Data Centers and Their Impact:\nWhat Every Citizen Should Know\nA Community Discussion on Alabama’s Growing Data Center Industry\nData 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. \nJoin 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. \nTopics We’ll Explore\n\n\nWater consumption by large data centers and potential impacts on local water supplies\nElectrical grid demand\, utility infrastructure\, and rising energy costs\nIndustrial noise from cooling equipment and backup generators\nEnvironmental concerns\, including stormwater runoff and wildlife habitat disruption\nTaxpayer-funded incentives and economic development agreements\nGovernment transparency and public participation in local decision-making\nHow data center development may change rural communities and Alabama’s quality of life\n\nFeatured Speaker\nAnn Eubank\nPresident\, Alabama Legislative Watchdogs \nAnn 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. \nHer 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. \nWhy Attend?\nWhether 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. \nCome prepared to learn\, ask questions\, and join the conversation about one of the most significant infrastructure and public policy issues facing Alabama today. \nEvent Information\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 \n6:00 PM \nCornerstone Church2694 Co Rd 58Helena\, AL 35080 \nThe views expressed in presentations made at EFA meetings are those of the speaker and not\, necessarily\, of EFA. Presentations at EFA events\, or the presence of vendors at EFA events\, does not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker’s views\, products or services.
URL:https://alabamaeagle.org/event/data-centers-and-their-impact-west-shelby-county/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Church\, 2694 Highway 58\, Helena\, AL\, 35080\, United States
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