Community Meeting: Data Centers & The Future of Stokes County
Start: Sunday, January 04, 2026•02:00 PM
End: Sunday, January 04, 2026•04:00 PM
Host contact info erika@cwfnc.org
On Jan 12th, 2026, the Stokes County Commissioners are expected to vote on the rezoning request for the proposed 1,800-acre Project Delta Data Center. Join us on Jan 4th from 2-4pm to help prepare for the Jan 12th public hearing/commissioners meeting, connect with other concerned residents, and learn more about the dangers of the data center.
This data center is SPECULATIVE there is no tech company lined up to buy or use this data center, no guarantee this investment pans out. Many economists are warning of an AI bubble. What happens to this project if the bubble pops before they are through? Data centers don't employ many people long term and are one reason electric bills are rising 2x faster than inflation.
- This data center would be on the banks of the Dan River, construction could cause pollution of the Dan.
- This data center is a threat to local history and heritage, it would be on land that was Upper Saura Town and that has a historic home of the Hairston family.
- The Saura site is also culturally relevant to the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.
Learn more about Project delta and other actions you can take at cwfnc.org/Stokes
What to expect from this meeting:
- Public comment prep for Jan 12th hearing (oral and written)
- Small-group conversations
- Sharing priorities and concerns
- Preparing for how to show up together on Jan 12th public hearing.
