About 100 people gathered at Just Love Coffee and Cafe in Rincon, Georgia, on Monday night to organize opposition to OpenAI’s proposed $20 billion data center in Effingham County. The meeting occurred less than a week after OpenAI announced the project. Attendees expressed frustration over not having a say before the announcement. Resident Wade Britt said rural communities are targeted because it is harder for them to organize quickly, adding the response is based on what residents have learned so far. Concerns raised included cost of living, water resources, and whether the project could come without changing daily life. Amy Whitehurst, the cafe owner, said she uses AI tools but wants stronger guarantees the project will not disrupt families. Organizers said the meeting was a starting point, expecting more residents to take a position as information becomes public. OpenAI has stated the project will not raise electric rates and water use will be minimal, but residents want those promises verified.