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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.

Public comments (7)

ConcernedMichael BrownJun 16, 2026

Raised concerns about rumors of data centers coming to Gadsden County and their massive power and water requirements.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Jun 16, 2026 · 43:33 →
OpposedWilliam FarrJun 16, 2026

Warned about the massive energy and water consumption of data centers, as well as extreme noise levels from cooling systems.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Jun 16, 2026 · 46:54 →
OpposedLeray JamesonJun 16, 2026

Argued that the county cannot afford data centers due to drought conditions, potential well depletion, power grid strain, and pollution.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Jun 16, 2026 · 50:23 →
OpposedSally DixonJun 16, 2026

Voiced support for a permanent moratorium on data centers, highlighting karst topography risks, temporary construction jobs, and infrastructure costs.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Jun 16, 2026 · 53:55 →
OpposedTom StrattonJun 16, 2026

Emphasized that data centers employ very few permanent workers and urged the board to implement a permanent ban.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Jun 16, 2026 · 57:28 →
SupportiveMuriel WilliamsMar 17, 2026

Introduced Heart and Soul Hospice to the community and offered educational and support services for underserved residents.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Mar 17, 2026 · 32:08 →
ConcernedKate McFallMar 17, 2026

Urged the board to improve county animal services facilities, noting outdated conditions and the need for better spacing and medical standards.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Mar 17, 2026 · 35:05 →

News & external sources (8)

WTXL TallahasseeNov 5, 2026

Anthropic is reportedly rapidly accelerating AI development amid slowdown calls

Anthropic is developing its artificial intelligence systems around twice as quickly as it was a year ago, according to an analysis released Thursday by an independent monitoring group.

WTXL TallahasseeOct 22, 2026

Worlds of Work event gives Tallahassee students a firsthand look at career paths and future options

Tallahassee students explore career paths firsthand at the Worlds of Work event, connecting with employers across several industries.

WTXL TallahasseeOct 21, 2026

St. Marks businesses see growth as Crafts and Drafts Brewfest draws bigger crowds each year

The St. Marks Crafts and Drafts Brewfest keeps growing each year, boosting local businesses in the small Wakulla County coastal town.

WTXL TallahasseeOct 14, 2026

Tallahassee small businesses explore growth and contracting opportunities

The exchange is Thursday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Augustus B Turnbull Conference Center

The Gadsden County TimesJul 24, 2025

Love’s Travel Center breaks ground on $25 million Gretna location

Love’s Travel Center breaks ground on $25 million Gretna location The Gadsden County Times

WTXL ABC 27Nov 13, 2024

Love's Travel Center coming to the Gretna neighborhood

Love's Travel Center coming to the Gretna neighborhood WTXL ABC 27

WTXL ABC 27Apr 1, 2024

Gadsden County leaders, town and city managers plan to create an economic development strategy

Gadsden County leaders, town and city managers plan to create an economic development strategy WTXL ABC 27

WTXL ABC 27Feb 16, 2023

Gadsden County industrial project could lead to hundreds of jobs

Gadsden County industrial project could lead to hundreds of jobs WTXL ABC 27