UNION CITY, Ga. - Community activists and concerned residents are mobilizing against plans to build a data center in Union City.

What we know:

Dozens gathered Monday at a community center to strategize against the proposal, which would bring a data facility to the area of State Route 138 and Buffington Road.

"Our voice matters. This is our home, this is such a disruption to our well-being, our quality of life," said Cheryl Poytress, who lives in Union City.

Residents’ concerned over data center

What they're saying:

Opponents argue that while data centers play an important role in the digital economy, they consume large amounts of electricity and water, potentially straining local resources. Homeowners near the proposed facility also worry about environmental impacts and declining

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