Grayson County Board Of Supervisors (BOS) Special Called Meeting 9/29/2026

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors held a special-called meeting on September 29, 2026, to discuss the proposed data-center development at Wildwood Park. County Administrator Steve Ber said Wildwood represents nearly $23 million in investment to date, including more than $6 million from the participating localities, and that nearly $4 million remains owed, with annual payments of about $150,000–$200,000. He described a proposed project with investment exceeding $11 billion, a three-to-four-year construction period, and approximately 200 full-time jobs at an average of about $85,000 annually. He also cited projected revenues for the participating jurisdictions, including an estimated $70–$76 million once the site is fully developed, while noting that the project was not yet a final decision to proceed.

After public comments and discussion, including questions about transparency, water and power impacts, jobs, and the county’s financial exposure, the board voted unanimously to amend the Wildwood Park participation agreement involving the Carol-Grayson-Galax Regional Industrial Facility Authority, Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority, and Grayson County. The amendment advances the project process but does not itself confirm that construction will proceed. No other procurement awards or spending motions were identified.