Chatham County Commissioners Enact Five-Month Data Center Moratorium
Chatham County Commissioners have enacted a five-month moratorium on new data center developments, specifically targeting facilities of at least 10 megawatts. The initial proposal for a year-long moratorium was shortened based on the county attorney's recommendation.
Chatham County, Georgia, recently implemented a five-month moratorium on large-scale data center developments. The County Commissioners passed the measure on Friday, which specifically targets data centers requiring at least 10 megawatts of power.
Commissioner Dean Kicklighter initially proposed a year-long moratorium, citing concerns, but the county attorney recommended a shorter duration, leading to the approved five-month period. The decision reflects ongoing discussions regarding the impact and regulation of data centers within the county.