Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission Unanimously Approves Data Center Regulations

News Clip1:20Grady Newsource·Athens, Clarke County, GA·2/12/2026

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously approved regulations on data centers in the area, focusing on minimizing environmental and residential impacts. The regulations will next be considered by the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commissioners at their agenda-setting meeting.

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Gov: Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission, Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commissioners
A six-hour debate. One unanimous vote. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission approved regulations on data centers, focusing on minimizing environmental and residential impacts. Next on the Docket: the Mayor and Commissioner’s agenda-setting meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 17. What do you want to know about data centers? Comment Below! Reporter: Parker McCollum