DeKalb County extends data center moratorium through September

Name: DeKalb County extends data center moratorium through September
Uploaded: 2026-06-09T22:58:40.000Z
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Description: DeKalb County Commissioners have voted to extend the moratorium on new data center construction until the end of September. Residents voiced concerns about potential drainage issues, increased utility bills, and environmental impacts from these facilities. This extension comes after the initial moratorium was first enacted nearly a year ago.

News Clip0:3911Alive·DeKalb County, GA·6/9/2026

DeKalb County Commissioners have voted to extend the moratorium on new data center construction until the end of September. Residents voiced concerns about potential drainage issues, increased utility bills, and environmental impacts from these facilities. This extension comes after the initial moratorium was first enacted nearly a year ago.

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Gov: DeKalb County Commissioners

DeKalb County Commissioners have voted to extend a moratorium on new data center construction for at least 100 days, pushing the ban until the end of September. This decision followed a packed public meeting where residents voiced significant concerns over the potential impacts of these facilities.

Community members expressed worries about various negative consequences, including drainage issues, higher utility bills, and broader environmental problems. The moratorium was initially enacted nearly a year ago and had been previously extended to June.