1 data center project in Unincorporated Franklin County
Who decides here: the Franklin County Board of Supervisors decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
In Unincorporated Franklin County
Local votes and rules
📌 Other
Three residents filed a complaint saying county leaders broke Virginia's open government and conflict-of-interest laws in secret talks over 'Project Flash', including secret deals (NDAs). The case was moved to the Lynchburg prosecutor, who was reviewing it. In August 2026 a supervisor said Project Flash would not go forward.
July 1, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Franklin County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Appalachian Power Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Virginia.