Microsoft not pursuing Licking County projects at this time

HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) -- Microsoft has confirmed that it is backing down on building data centers in Licking County. 

In a statement released Monday, the company did not give a reason for stopping the projects, only to say the decision was made “after careful consideration.” 

Microsoft owns more than 700 acres of land in the county, including 227 acres on Thornwood Drive in Heath was set to be the site of one of the data centers, which was announced last May. The company first purchased 197 acres in New Albany in June 2023.