Coweta city leaders announced the proposal to build a data center south of town, off Highway 72. City Manager Julie Casteen said it could provide high-paying jobs and community donations.

Coweta resident Daniel Jardee said he didn't like the project being close to his home.

"Yeah, no, personally not a fan. I wouldn't be someone who's suggesting that's a good idea," said Jardee.

City manager Julie Casteen said the project did have upsides.

"I feel like it has the opportunity to change some things for us," said Casteen.

Casteen said it's called Project Atlas and invited the community to an open house at City Hall on Oct 28 from 5 pm to 7 pm to ask questions.

Casteen added that Beale Infrastructure is building it and then will lease it to another company. Jardee said he had his concerns

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