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A Fulton County Commissioners meeting attracted a large crowd due to rumors of a potential data center in Akron. Residents expressed concerns during public comments, questioning how agricultural land was approved for data center use without community awareness.

Governor Braun suggested Fulton County could be a suitable location for a data center. However, attendees challenged the idea of community support. REMC's CEO highlighted potential benefits of data centers, including increased revenue for the utility. County commissioners stated no companies have approached them regarding the rumors, and as of now, no official discussions have taken place.