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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on March 11, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of infrastructure acceptance for Cameron Lane and Longleaf South Commercial Park, and authorization of a supplemental agreement for the Kindlerloop Clydebel Road paving and drainage improvements project, increasing funding by $1.1 million to a total of $4.55 million. The board also approved resurfacing contracts for local roads with Scruggs Company as the low bidder for approximately $1.49 million. Additionally, the board approved a $500,000 loan to the Valdosta Housing Authority to support affordable housing initiatives. Several rezoning requests for commercial and planned developments were discussed, including conditions related to site plans, buffers, and fencing, with motions to approve or table items accordingly. Public hearings featured significant community concerns about a proposed data center near residential neighborhoods, focusing on noise, light pollution, environmental impact, and transparency in the planning process. The board emphasized ongoing communication and transparency with the community regarding the data center project. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss real estate matters.