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🌱 What’s really happening with potential data centers in Calera?
Calera, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Calera! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s really happening with potential data centers in Calera?
- See which charges Calera police handled in recent months
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Calera zoning administrator addresses online data center concerns (wbrc.com) — Calera’s zoning administrator is pushing back on an AI-generated Facebook post that spread confusion about possible data centers in the city, stressing none are currently planned. He explains data centers aren’t allowed under existing zoning, and any change would require public hearings and council approval. Residents are urged to contact City Hall directly with questions instead of relying on social media rumors. 
• Arrest reports from March 2-31 and April 20-29 (shelbycountyreporter.com) — Shelby County police logs from March and April include a long list of Calera arrests, ranging from DUI and marijuana charges to theft, harassment, and failure-to-appear warrants. These reports offer a snapshot of the types of incidents local officers are handling. Residents can see how frequently certain offenses are occurring in their own community and nearby cities.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FYI- It’s a misdemeanor to bring a non service animal (pet) into a store that sells food (Walmart).
Emotional support animals don’t count and are not service animals. The law is very clear and is in place for a reason. Please obey the law. (Nextdoor Kensington Place)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Calera. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Calera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calera here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alabaster
- Alabaster community honors teen killed in crash, supports injured passenger (wbrc.com)
- ‘Relentless' need: Inside Shelby County's animal overcrowdin... (shelbycountyreporter.com)
- Longtime ER doctor points to changes, loss of services at Shelby Baptist Medical Center (abc3340.com)
Shelby
- If You Have S197 Nostalgia, This Shelby GT Is Up For Auction (fordmuscle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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