Brookwood Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Data Center Development
Residents of Brookwood, Alabama, are raising environmental and transparency issues following ADEM's permit approval for a potential data center. The planning commission is set to review the project next week, with community members questioning their involvement in the decision-making process.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has approved a permit for a potential data center in Brookwood, prompting community concerns. Residents, including farmer Jeffrey Snider, fear the impact on local wildlife and Hurricane Creek, which is federally protected and home to endangered species.
Transparency is also a key issue, as resident Carson Hunnicutt highlighted the lack of community engagement in discussions about the project. Some residents reported needing to contact city hall to be allowed to speak at the upcoming planning commission meeting, raising questions about public accessibility. Mayor Joe Barger has been approached for comments regarding his potential involvement in non-disclosure agreements related to the project.




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