Unicoi Town Leaders Are Taking Action To Block Bitcoin Mining Facilities From Setting Up Operations In Their Community. During A Special Called Meeting, The Town’s Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Has Approved On First Reading An Ordinance Restricting Data-Mining Facilities. Residents Have Expressed Concerns About Noise And Health Risks From Cryptocurrency Mining Operations. The Proposed Ordinance Would Create Zoning Restrictions To Prevent Such Facilities From Locating In Unicoi. A Second Reading Is Scheduled For August 1st.
