Commissioners hear public concerns over data centers, Carbondale odors
Whitfield County commissioners held their monthly meeting where citizens called for a two-year moratorium on new data center projects. Advocates cited a lack of environmental and public health impact studies as the reason for the proposed pause. The board also heard concerns about the county tax assessor's office and ongoing odor issues in the Carbondale Business Park.
Whitfield County commissioners convened their regular monthly meeting on Monday, where public comments focused significantly on data center development. Community advocate Carmen Shuler, a Dalton resident, spoke on behalf of a group of citizens, urging the commissioners to enact a two-year moratorium on approving any new data center applications in Whitfield County.
Shuler emphasized the need for comprehensive environmental and public health impact studies to guide future development. She stated that residents are