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Join the Grape Creek community in speaking up against a planned data center, only recently discovered, by letting our electric company know that we oppose them providing service, and asking Cherokee County commissioners to pass the High Impact Land Use Ordinance quickly.
Residents only discovered the plans when they noticed new power lines being sited to service the property by Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Coop. Community members organized meetings to learn more, but BRM EMC and local officials aren’t talking.
So we are going to the next BRM EMC board meeting to tell them in person that they must let their members know about such projects, and that we do not want a data center here.
Data centers bring the threat of noise, pollution, higher electricity prices, and overuse of water resources. The Cherokee County commissioners are crafting an ordinance to regulate how and where data centers can be built, but they are moving slowly and may not approve it in time to hold this one accountable. The Grape Creek location is close to the headwaters of Hanging Dog Creek, and would require substantial new electric infrastructure in a rural setting.
Take Action – Let your voice be heard this week
Join us in two actions this week to speak up for protections against data centers in our county
Tues. Nov. 10th
Meet at 5pm – rally 5:15 – 6pm
BRM EMC office
810-858 Main St., Young Harris, GA
(park off the road nearby, not at the offices)
If you are a coop member and would like to speak at their meeting, go to this LINK and fill out a request to speak.
2. Attend the Cherokee County commissioners’ meeting and sign up to speak.
Thurs. Nov. 12th – 5pm
Cherokee County Courthouse
75 Peachtree Rd., Murphy
