Representative Ed Oliver argues responsible data center development can attract investment, create jobs and strengthen Alabama communities while demanding accountability.
Helix Electric’s $45.3 million Jackson County facility is expected to create 160 jobs while connecting industrial growth with local technical education.
Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.
The civil rights group said far-right networks gained new influence in Washington, tech and campuses, while urging communities to counter radicalization.