Commerce Slams 45-Day Freeze on Data Centers Over Power, Water Fears

News ClipHoodline·Commerce, Jackson County, GA·8/12/2026

The city of Commerce, Georgia, has enacted a 45-day moratorium on new data center developments. This freeze was implemented in response to escalating concerns regarding the impact of data centers on local power and water resources.

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Commerce Slams 45-Day Freeze on Data Centers Over Power, Water Fears  Hoodline