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Botetourt County supervisors voted 3 to 1 to commission an independent water impact study for Google’s proposed data center, after a massive public outcry that packed the county building and demanded transparency. Residents, deeply concerned about water scarcity and long-term supply, pushed for a public forum but were ultimately convinced by the urgency of a fact-based assessment. This pivotal decision could either rebuild trust between the community and local leaders—or risk further erosion if the study’s findings aren’t handled with care and openness.

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