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A recent Fulton County Commissioners meeting drew a large crowd amid rumors of a potential data center in Akron, prompting residents to voice concerns about the use of agricultural land without community input. While Governor Braun endorsed the idea of the county as a suitable location, attendees questioned local support, and commissioners clarified that no companies had approached them regarding the rumors and no official discussions had occurred. REMC's CEO noted potential benefits of data centers, such as increased utility revenue.