Paulding County leaders promise transparency amid data center concerns
Paulding County leaders are promising transparency to residents who have voiced concerns about potential data center development. Residents are urging the county to strengthen development regulations and reform its Unified Development Ordinance to establish stricter guidelines for future projects. While no new data center applications are currently before the commission, officials emphasize their commitment to keeping citizens informed.
Paulding County officials are addressing community concerns regarding potential data center development within the growing county. Resident Shannon Utz called for the Paulding County Commission to strengthen development regulations and reform the Unified Development Ordinance with stricter guidelines to manage future growth.
Paulding County Commission Chair Tim Estes assured residents of the commission's commitment to transparency, stating that all information regarding development projects would be shared with citizens as soon as it becomes available. Estes clarified that there are currently no new data center applications under review by the commission.
The article also noted that DeKalb County commissioners recently voted to extend a county-wide moratorium on data centers through September 30. In related news, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce launched its "Data Center Ready Community Designation" initiative in May, which aims to help communities assess their preparedness for data center attraction by evaluating factors such as infrastructure, workforce, and zoning.