Rockdale County extends ban on data centers

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners recently extended a moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems, initially enacted in March 2026 for 180 days. The extension, set to last until September 8, allows the county to further evaluate the cumulative impacts of high-water-use facilities. Officials are reviewing existing regulations concerning noise, water, and power usage, concurrently working on updates to the county's Unified Development Ordinance to establish future development rules. The article notes that Rockdale County is part of a broader trend, with nearby areas like Roswell also implementing data center moratoriums and LaGrange recently approving one.