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🌱 How will Brookwood change with a $3.2 billion data center?

Brookwood, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Brookwood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Brookwood change with a $3.2 billion data center?
  • Brookwood looks to rebound after record-setting loss to Hillcrest.

Also on today's calendar: Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Volleyball vs. Oklahoma Sooners.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
  • Monday: Warmer with some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Applied Digital Pledges Partnership at First Town Hall on $3.2 Billion Brookwood Data Center (wtug.com) — A massive $3.2 billion data center planned for Brookwood is moving forward, with company leaders outlining water use, power needs, noise levels, and hundreds of local jobs at a town hall. Applied Digital detailed a $270 million, 20-year community benefits package, promised a Brookwood-based engagement coordinator, and addressed concerns about Hurricane Creek, construction impacts, and hiring local workers for the 1,000 construction and 100 permanent positions.
   

• Thursday Night Roundup: Briarwood rolls to another win, Shelby County blanks Montevallo (al.com) — Brookwood’s football team endured a tough 77-14 loss to undefeated Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa at Billy Joe Young Field, extending the Panthers’ losing streak to five games. The roundup highlights standout performances from Hillcrest’s offense and special teams, notes Brookwood’s season record, and lets local fans know the team travels to Paul W. Bryant on October 9.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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