Aug 10, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardStokes County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on community concerns regarding the proposed Project Delta, a hyperscale data center project. Public commenters expressed significant apprehensions regarding the potential for infrasound, air pollution, noise, and water contamination, as well as the safety of fuel storage and energy generation infrastructure. Discussions centered on the need for detailed environmental mitigation strategies, the health impacts on residents and local wildlife, long-term effects on property values, and the board's fiduciary responsibility to protect the county's health, environment, and quality of life against risks similar to past industrial issues in the area.