Locals

Locals

I helped block a data center in my town and learned how much power locals have

Finance May 3, 2026

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Jesse Brooks, a 35-year-old videographer who lives in Fayetteville, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… The Atlanta area is one of several hot spots for data center development, and the town…

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