Here's an interesting podcast that outlines a data center impact to a rural town. You don't often hear stories like this amongst all the doomerism.

The establishment of Meta's data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, has served as a transformative economic catalyst for the local community, which had previously faced population loss and limited job opportunities (1:52 - 3:55, 9:29 - 10:49).

Key impacts include:
Substantial Tax Revenue for Education: The investment led to a massive increase in sales tax collections, which the Richland Parish School Board utilized to significantly increase teacher compensation, with bonuses reaching up to $50,000 for certified employees (6:03 - 8:04, 15:32 - 16:12).
Economic Revitalization: Small local businesses have seen major growth in demand, and the overall economic landscape has shifted from a previously depressed state to one of hope and opportunity, with residents who had moved away returning home (2:45 - ...