It was a passionate meeting in Gilmer County on Thursday night, all surrounding the possible development of a cryptocurrency server farm site.  These server farms house computers that run day and night, mining for cryptocurrency. If approved to move forward, it would be situated on private land on Eller Road in Ellijay.  Attorney For Resident Wilson stated that despite residents’ concerns over noise issues, it would be regulated. “The requirements the county had set are from 100 feet, a 60-decibel level during the day, or a 50-decibel level during the evening,” Wilson explained.   Read Article On Cryptocurrency Farm 

Dozens of residents spoke during the public comment period at the meeting. Many were adamantly against it, but a few did say they were okay with it moving forward.