Sunbury Voters Decide Amazon Data Center Fate | Columbus News

Sunbury residents are rallying to stop Amazon’s proposed 1,300-acre data center, submitting over 450 signatures to force a public vote—far exceeding the 172 needed. While not opposed to data centers in general, locals are alarmed by the project’s massive scale, demanding strict limits like under 25 megawatts monthly energy use (Amazon hasn’t disclosed its plans). Concerns span noise, water use, and electricity demand, especially with such a large facility near homes and schools. City leaders paused the project in April, giving Amazon until January to assess impacts, while officials tout a $2 billion economic boost and new rules on lighting, noise, and setbacks. The final decision rests on election officials certifying the petition—if voters reject it in November, Amazon’s plans could be derailed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f70bb10afd6f2fdd