August 6, 2026 — Auburn, AL
The Auburn City Council approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, adding protection against facilities not covered by the city’s existing regulations while officials study the issue further. Data centers have become a flashpoint in communities across Alabama this election year.
Source: Auburn-Opelika News (auburnpub.com)
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 3 – 9, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 18 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
Author: Jerry Katz
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