Athens-Clarke County Likely to Extend Data Center Moratorium
News Clip1:48Grady Newsource·Athens-Clarke County, GA·3/17/2026
Athens-Clarke County officials are considering extending a moratorium on data center development. Citizens voiced concerns about energy use and other impacts, leading commissioners to signal support for more time to update regulations. A final vote is expected soon.
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Gov: Athens-Clarke County Commission, Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission
Athens-Clarke County officials met Feb. 16 to discuss new local regulations for data centers.
After public input and discussion, commissioners signaled support for extending the current data center moratorium to address concerns and allow the planning commission more time to update and finalize the regulations.
This story originally aired Feb. 18th, 2026.