Guilford County bans data center construction for 18 months as residents raise concerns

The Guilford County Board of Commissioners enacted an 18-month ban on data center construction following concerns from local residents. A group of Guilford residents addressed the board and urged commissioners to approve the moratorium.

The moratorium took effect Nov. 5 and is scheduled to remain in place until May 5, 2028. The article provides limited detail about the specific concerns or any affected data center projects.