Athens City Council votes 3-2 in favor of ordinance banning data centers

The Athens City Council convened on Monday night to deliberate on proposed ordinances specifically targeting data centers and battery energy storage systems. During the meeting, the council proceeded to vote on an ordinance that would prohibit data center construction within the city limits. The vote resulted in a 3-2 decision, with the majority favoring the implementation of the ban. This decision marks a significant regulatory action by the Athens City Council regarding future data center development.