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SUMMARY:Data Centers and Their Impact (Trussville)
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 – Trussville 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\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\nTrussville Civic Center \n5381 Trussville-Clay Road \nCOFFEE AND REFRESHMENTS AT 5:30PM\, BRING A FRIEND \n  \n\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. \n 
URL:https://alabamaeagle.org/event/data-centers-and-their-impact-trussville/
LOCATION:Trussville Civic Center\, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd\, Trussville\, Alabama
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SUMMARY:September Meeting: Becky Gerritson (Florence/Shoals)
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker:\nBecky Gerritson | Executive Director of Eagle Forum of AL\nJoin us as we:\nReview our victories & challengesfrom the 2026 legislative session \nDiscuss current issueswe’re actively working on \nShare our 2027 legislative goalsand how we plan to make an impact \nWednesday\, September 10th\n6:00 PM \nFlorence American Legion Building318 S. Court StreetFlorence\, AL \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/september-meeting-becky-gerritson-florence-shoals/
LOCATION:318 S. Court St\, 318 S. Court St\, Florence\, 35630\, United States
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