Microsoft is committed to being a responsible and transparent partner in the communities where we operate. As part of our long-term investment in Licking County, we are moving forward with early site preparation for our Ohio datacenters. 

These activities, including mass grading at our datacenter campuses in the City of Heath and the Village of Hebron, are scheduled to begin in 2026. 

We look forward to continued collaboration with the state, local governments, and organizations in Licking County as we build datacenter campuses that reflect our values of sustainability, innovation, and community partnership. 

Why datacenters are needed

Datacenters provide the physical infrastructure for the technology we depend on at work and in our personal lives. Whenever you open an app on your phone, join a virtual classroom or meeting, snap and save photos, or play a game with your friends online, you are using a datacenter. Local businesses, government, hospitals, and schools rely on datacenters every day to deliver goods and services to you.

Staying connected

We will keep the community up to date via our Ohio page on the Microsoft in Your Community blog. For community-related questions, email us at ColumbusDC@microsoft.com or leave a message at 1-513-301-1414.

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