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Why better‑off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Daniel Yue, Georgia Institute of Technology and Yiyang Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up. Since early 2024, more than 1,200 public actions – including zoning fights, public campaigns and temporary moratoriums – have been logged by the Data Center Tracker, a public U.S. database…
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(Updated) NY company exploring Athens County data center
Saadia Holdings has asked about land use regulations pertaining to about 300 acres off U.S. 33 across from Athens High School.
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Nelsonville hydrant testing starting next week
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The City of Nelsonville announced Wednesday that Nelsonville Division of Fire crew members will be performing required annual fire hydrant flow tests starting next week, Monday, July 27. During testing the fire crew: During fire hydrant flow testing, you may see discolored water for a very short time. This is normal from…
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Statutory council seeks storm water fee referendum
The Nelsonville statutory council agreed Monday to put a $3 storm water fee — adopted by the opposing council — before voters in November.
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Lawsuit refiled based on absent records from 25 years ago
A woman who was sexually abused as a child by a then-Ohio University police officer refiled a lawsuit against the university this month.
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Baileys celebrates 88 miles of completed trail
The Baileys Trail System celebrated two major milestones Wednesday, one an ending and the other a beginning.
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The Scoop News Roundup July 21, 2026
Local Executive Director Tami Collins said Athens County Job and Family Services is seeing early financial progress after reducing costs and selling one agency building. (Athens Messenger) A group in Nelsonville wants to develop a pocket park at the current site of Athens County Community Cares Resource Center. Bidding for the building is currently underway;…
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The Mine Tavern reopens in Nelsonville
Closed for structural repairs since February, the establishment reopened its doors to patrons this past weekend.
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ODNR opens lottery for special deer hunts at preserves, river lands
Permits to participate in controlled hunts will be awarded by lottery for 2026–27 season.
