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Exclusive: Nearly 1,900 U.S. Public Schools Within a Mile of a Data Center
Nearly 1,900 U.S. public schools are within a mile of data centers or approved facilities, per a Brown University analysis. In Georgia, a proposed data center near Arnco-Sargent Elementary faces opposition from residents concerned about traffic, noise, and environmental impacts. The Coweta County commission rezoned land for the 10-year Project Sail development.
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