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🌱 How New Albany became a quiet powerhouse in America’s AI boom

New Albany, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings New Albany! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Albany became a quiet powerhouse in America’s AI boom
  • See which New Albany homes just sold for over $1 million
  • Why Meta is stuffing billions in AI chips into New Albany tents

Also on today's calendar: The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Columbus, OH (June 2026) and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. AI and Data Centers (medium.com) — New Albany is spotlighted as a key suburb in Ohio’s rise as a national backbone for AI and cloud infrastructure, hosting Intel’s multi‑billion‑dollar chip fabrication complex. Alongside major Amazon, Google, and Meta campuses around Columbus, the area benefits from a resilient grid, central location, and strong talent pipeline, positioning local residents at the center of the AI economy’s next phase.
   

2. Licking County sees $5 million commercial sale in Etna (thisweeknews.com) — Recent property records show two of Franklin County’s top home sales were in New Albany, including a $3.2 million purchase on Biddick and a $1.42 million sale on Holkham in late May. The roundup also details major residential and commercial deals in nearby Franklin, Delaware, Licking, and Fairfield counties. It’s a snapshot of how hot the regional real estate market is right now.
   

3. Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents (techcrunch.com) — Meta is rapidly building massive AI data centers in weatherproof tents just outside New Albany aiming to cut construction time in half and lower costs. The project, powered by nearby modular gas turbines, could further cement the region’s role in the national AI and cloud boom while raising questions about long-term infrastructure and energy use.
   

4. Should cities ban data centers? Residents cite environmental harm, others claim economic growth (ideastream.org) — New Albany is highlighted as a community that appears to be balancing data center growth with local benefits, even as Ohio pauses generous tax breaks amid environmental and energy concerns. A public radio program brings experts and residents together to debate whether cities should restrict or welcome these facilities, weighing jobs, grid strain, and pollution. The conversation could shape how other Ohio communities follow New Albany’s lead.
   

5. ‘Memorial Memories' puts half century history of Muirfield into written perspective (nbc4i.com) — A New Albany resident and veteran golf writer has captured 50 years of the Memorial Tournament’s history in a new coffee-table book, “Memorial Memories.” Drawing on interviews with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and past champions, he highlights the tournament’s risky beginnings and enduring legacy at Muirfield Village, now available online and at the club’s pro shop.
   

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - Data Center in New Albany. Apply here.
  • Ace Electric, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrical QA/QC Foreman in New Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Albany here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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