DeKalb County extends data center moratorium
DeKalb County commissioners voted to extend a moratorium on data center development for another 100 days, restricting new applications and expansions through September. This extension allows more time to gather information on the impacts of data centers on communities, addressing residents' concerns regarding health, environmental effects, and utility bills.
DeKalb County, Georgia, commissioners have voted to extend a moratorium on data center development for an additional 100 days, effectively restricting new applications and expansions through September 30. The 5-2 vote follows an earlier extension in December and aims to provide more time to assess data centers' potential impacts on local communities.
Commissioner Nicole Massiah emphasized that the extension is not anti-technology but a measure to ensure a comprehensive understanding of long-term effects on residents' health, environment, utility costs, and quality of life before making permanent decisions. The county, which currently hosts two data centers in the Brookhaven and Dunwoody areas, has seen continued resident concerns regarding these facilities.