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Montgomery County Commissioners Discuss Restrictive Data Center Ordinance

Montgomery County, Georgia, officials and citizens are debating a proposed, highly restrictive land use ordinance to govern potential data center development. This follows an inquiry about land for an edge data center, prompting resident concerns about noise, vibration, water usage, and transparency. The draft ordinance includes stringent requirements for permitting, environmental impact analysis, setbacks, noise limits, and mandatory community meetings.