DeKalb commissioners approve moratorium on new data center projects
DeKalb County commissioners have approved a 100-day moratorium on new data center projects, following a public meeting where residents expressed concerns about drainage, higher utility bills, and environmental problems. This pause will allow county lawmakers to finalize new rules for data center placement.
DeKalb County commissioners recently approved a 100-day moratorium on new data center projects. This decision came after a packed public meeting where numerous DeKalb County residents voiced their concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of these facilities.
Residents warned that new data centers could lead to drainage issues, higher utility bills, and environmental problems. The pause is now extended and will run from June 23rd through September 30th, providing lawmakers and the county with additional time to finalize new rules governing where these facilities can be built.