Cobb County commission extends data center moratorium 180 days
The Cobb County Board of County Commissioners extended a moratorium on new data center applications and permitting by 180 days, pushing the halt until at least early February 2027. This decision follows a previous 180-day moratorium set to end in February 2026. Simultaneously, the Marietta City Council is weighing approval for a proposed data center on Delk Road.
The Cobb County Board of County Commissioners has extended a moratorium on new data center applications and permitting for an additional 180 days. This decision, passed by consent, means the ban on new data center developments in Cobb County will remain in effect until at least early February 2027.
This extension follows a previous 180-day moratorium that was initially approved to run until February 2026. County officials did not clarify if further extensions are planned for next year.
The moratorium extension comes as the Marietta City Council, also within Cobb County, prepares to consider a proposed data center. The council is scheduled to discuss the potential approval of a data center project located off Delk Road.