Logan County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers

News Clip0:51WBKO News | South-Central Kentucky·Logan County, KY·8/3/2026

The Logan County Fiscal Court approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers. This decision was made to allow officials time to conduct extensive research and educate themselves on the matter.

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The Logan County Fiscal Court has approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers within the county. The moratorium became official on Tuesday, following discussions that have been on the board's agenda for some time.

Logan County Judge Executive Phil Baker stated that the purpose of the moratorium is to provide officials with sufficient time to conduct extensive research regarding data centers. Baker emphasized that the board is not taking a pro or anti-stance, but rather seeks to thoroughly understand the implications and issues associated with data center development before making further decisions.