A massive data center could be coming to Forsyth County, with developers eyeing nearly 130 acres in Rural Hall for their next project. The proposed facility would sit along Glade Street and Bethania-Rural Hall Road, adding to what's becoming a real data center boom across the Triad region. The county's planning services department just got the application last week, so this is still early in the process. Like other data centers popping up around North Carolina, this one would likely house the computer servers that keep our digital world running — everything from social media to online shopping. Rural Hall residents and county officials will get their chance to weigh in as the proposal moves through the planning board review process. These facilities typically bring jobs and tax revenue, but they also raise questions about power usage, traffic, and how they fit into existing neighborhoods. The planning board will need to review the proposal and consider how it aligns with the county's development plans before any shovels hit the ground.