Overview
- The mother–daughter team that farms near Maysville refused more than $26 million to sell roughly half of their 1,200-acre property to a Fortune 100 buyer seeking a data center.
- Project backers have asked to rezone nearly 2,000 acres nearby and said at public hearings that contracts to buy 28 properties are ready to sign.
- Residents packed local planning meetings and attorney Hank Graddy said he will file a lawsuit to block the zoning change.
- County officials promote projections of about 400 full-time roles and over 1,500 construction jobs, while opponents argue data centers add few permanent jobs and risk strain on water, soil, and power.
- The buyer’s identity remains under nondisclosure agreements, and representatives indicated it likely will not be named until zoning is approved and land deals close.