AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Backlash in Virginia: Spotsylvania residents are organizing against Belvedere Plantation’s planned 633-acre data center campus, arguing the sale threatens community life and local farms. Grid Strain and Costs: Fairfax County Public Schools says it’s averaging more than 100 power outages a month, with Dominion not tying the outages directly to large-load customers—while critics point to data-center demand. Local Real Estate Pressure: Petersburg tenants at Perry Street Lofts report roaches and raw sewage, and say management’s delays are pushing them toward lease-break fights and fines. Aviation Investment: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced nearly $40 million for upgrades at 65 Virginia public-use airports, including Norfolk International and Richmond International. Elections and Surveillance: Flock cameras are emerging as a campaign flashpoint nationwide, including in Virginia coverage tied to broader AI-and-data-center debates. Labor Day Travel: AAA reports higher holiday airfare and record gas prices in Virginia, with hotel bookings up and rental cars down. Business Leadership: TowneBank appointed Robert “Ted” Gary IV to its Richmond board, bringing deep accounting and finance experience.
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