Community Voices
Elbert County residents, in their own words.
Letters to the editor and op-eds published in local papers and online.
WRBloom Substack · September 17, 2026
“The latest Disaster to end all Disasters”
Innovation created the most advanced society in 250 years, it doesn’t suddenly stop.
WRBloom Substack · September 10, 2026
“Fear Mongering of Data Centers and the Impact on Elbert Co.”
American innovation will improve affordability in Elbert County.
WRBloom Substack · August 18, 2026
“There Be Dragons out There – Part II”
When properly imagined, data centers are the hidden jewel.
WRBloom Substack · August 18, 2026
“There Be Dragons out There!”
Fear of the unknown and fear mongering can build insurmountable challenges.
WRBloom Substack · July 11, 2026
“Effective Planning Requires Critical Thinking and Complete Information”
Drawing on USGS aquifer reports and his oil-and-gas background, William Bloom argues that Elbert County’s planning decisions should rest on complete information and property rights, not emotional arguments about water and growth.