Drox Group Proposes 129-Acre Data Center Development Near Greensboro, NC

Drox Group LLC plans to build a 129-acre data center near Greensboro, NC, by rezoning land in Rural Hall. The proposal includes four two-story buildings totaling 1.3 million sq ft. The Forsyth County Planning Board will review the proposal on April 9, with final approval required from the County Commissioners. Opposition has grown, with over 2,100 signatures against the project citing concerns over noise, light pollution, loss of agricultural land, and increased utility costs.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Drox Group LLC aims to develop a 129-acre data center near Greensboro, North Carolina, by rezoning a residential parcel in Rural Hall. The project includes four two-story buildings with a total area of 1.3 million sq ft.

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The Forsyth County Planning Board will evaluate the proposal on April 9, with the County Commissioners to grant final approval. Opposition is significant, with over 2,100 signatures collected in a petition citing noise, light pollution, loss of agricultural land, and increased utility costs as primary concerns. Public comments on a related hearing are predominantly negative.