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🌱 How a nearby Meta data center could affect Newton County wells

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Good morning Newton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a nearby Meta data center could affect Newton County wells

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia families sue Meta over data center, 'contaminated' water (savannahnow.com) — Families living near Meta's massive Stanton Springs data center, which spans into Newton County, are suing over alleged well-water contamination, noise, and falling property values. The suit also claims the multi‑county development authority prioritized future tax revenue over nearby residents' health and safety, as state and national politicians increasingly debate the local impacts of data centers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Albany

  • Local Georgia Power Investment Strengthens Regional Education & Industry Partnerships (albanyceo.com)
  • Phoebe Spotlights 340B Program in Its First Rural Health Report (southgatv.com)
  • Jail HVAC work divides Dougherty County Commission (albanyherald.com)

Colquitt

  • GBI Arrests Three People in a Colquitt Shooting Investigation (einpresswire.com)

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