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After months of mystery, Google confirmed as data center developer in Morgan County

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Protesters gather outside the Morgan County Justice Complex. The protest was the first of a series planned in opposition to the data center.

Statements from Google Data Center Public Affairs Manager Broderick Green and the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation confirm that Google is the developer for a data center in Morgan County.

Morgan County Commissioners approved nearly 400 acres for a data center’s development in February but couldn’t say who the developer was because they signed nondisclosure agreements. Despite resident protests, it approved 158 more acres for the development this month.

Read more: Meta bringing $800 million data center to Southern Indiana

Green’s written statement said Google “can confirm it is exploring potential development in Morgan County, Indiana” and Google appreciates both Morgan County and state leadership’s collaboration as it evaluates the opportunity.

Read more: Despite resident protests, Morgan County Plan commission gives favorable recommendation for data center re-zone

A written statement from the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation’s Mike Dellinger said that the group is “enthusiastic” about the county’s partnership with Google because of potential benefits to the area’s economy.

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