Austin Newsom's quiet life in Louisa County, Virginia, changed after Amazon began building a huge data centre next to his property. Newsom lives with his wife in a three-bedroom house on Jefferson Highway. His boat repair and detailing business, Central VA Marine, also operates from the property. He says the construction has brought constant noise, flashing lights, dust, heavy machinery and traffic. He also says his water began turning brown, flooding appeared near his property and vibrations caused cracks in his home. Newsom filed a lawsuit against Amazon in August 2025. The case is now moving forward after a federal judge rejected Amazon's attempt to dismiss the main private-nuisance claim in July 2026.
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