Marietta City Council tables vote on proposed data center
Marietta City Council tabled a vote on a proposed data center development and simultaneously approved a moratorium on new data center applications. This decision followed significant public opposition and protests from residents concerned about the project's impact.
The Marietta City Council in Georgia tabled a vote on a proposed data center development following significant public debate and protests outside City Hall. The proposal involved converting an existing storage facility on Powers Ferry Place into a data center.
Residents voiced strong opposition to the project, expressing concerns about the "massive machines" and their potential impacts, including water usage. While proponents argued the facility would use a "closed loop system" for water and offer benefits, opponents viewed the council's decision to table the vote as a win for the community.
In addition to tabling the specific project vote until August to gather more information, the City Council also voted to approve and enact a moratorium on all new data center applications.