Cobb extends data center moratorium for another six months

Cobb extends data center moratorium for another six months

News ClipMarietta Daily Journal·Cobb County, GA·8/11/2026

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to extend a moratorium on new data center developments. This extension will last for an additional six months, continuing the pause on such projects in the county.

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The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has decided to prolong a moratorium on new data center developments. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the board approved an extension that will see the halt on new projects continue for another six months. This decision indicates the county's ongoing consideration regarding the future of data center construction within its jurisdiction.