Shadowbox Studios

Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Shadowbox Studios data center developments across 1 states, including GA.

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News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb denies greenlighting Shadowbox Studios data center

DeKalb County is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Shadowbox Studios and Henrico 183 LLC, who claim the county denied them the right to build a data center after initially giving assurances. The companies allege the county's moratorium on data center development, extended through March 2027, devalued their property by $200 million. The county asserts its staff never gave final approval and that the lawsuit was filed after a deadline.

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9/21/2026

News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb forum set for Sept. 15 on data centers, voting rights

The DeKalb Citizens Coalition is hosting a community forum on data center developments, as DeKalb County continues its moratorium on new data centers. This comes after the county rejected a large project in Ellenwood and the Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a denial for Shadowbox Studios, which has now sued the county.

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9/14/2026

News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County Residents Urge Officials to Defend Against Shadowbox Studios Lawsuit Over Data Center Moratorium

Residents of DeKalb County are urging county officials to vigorously defend against a lawsuit filed by Shadowbox Studios, which seeks to overturn an enacted moratorium on data center developments and build a large hyperscale data center campus. The community emphasizes the need for an independent health and environmental impact assessment before any further data center projects are approved. This appeal follows the county's unanimous denial of a data center special land-use permit in Ellenwood.

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9/10/2026

News Clip95.5 WSB·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County denies Shadowbox Studios data center plans, faces lawsuit

DeKalb County officials upheld the denial of Shadowbox Studios' plans for a large data center, citing a county-wide moratorium on new data center developments. Shadowbox Studios claims it received prior assurances from the county that the project was permissible and has now filed a lawsuit to continue its efforts.

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9/10/2026

News Clip1:50Atlanta News First ·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County board affirms denial of data center proposal

The DeKalb County board affirmed the denial of Shadowbox Studios' proposal to build a data center, upholding a countywide moratorium on data centers. Shadowbox Studios is challenging the moratorium's legality and the denial in court, having invested $37 million in preparing the site.

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9/9/2026

News Clip0:4211Alive·DeKalb County, GA

Shadowbox Studios data center proposal rejected by DeKalb County board

Shadowbox Studios' proposal for a 155-acre data center in DeKalb County was rejected by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The county cited a data center moratorium for not processing the application, though Shadowbox attorneys questioned the moratorium's legality. Residents also expressed strong opposition to the project.

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9/9/2026

News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center bid

The DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a staff decision denying Shadowbox Studios' bid to build a 1 million-square-foot data center, citing the county's moratorium on new data center development. Shadowbox Studios has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County, arguing the moratorium is invalid and that they have a vested right to build. The proposed project would require 651 megawatts of electrical power.

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9/9/2026

News Clip1:0811Alive·DeKalb County, GA

Shadowbox Studios appeals DeKalb data center rejection

Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's rejection of its data center application for a 155-acre site in Southwest DeKalb. The county cited a moratorium, but Shadowbox claims it received written assurances that development was possible. Shadowbox is also suing the county over the moratorium.

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9/9/2026

News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County

Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's denial of its 155-acre data center project, which opponents cite for water use, pollution, and electricity strain, and attempts to bypass a countywide moratorium. The company has also filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming a "vested right" to build. DeKalb's Zoning Board of Appeals is set to hear the case on September 9.

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9/3/2026

News Clip2:0011Alive·DeKalb County, GA

Shadowbox Studios appeals DeKalb County data center moratorium

Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's moratorium on data center applications, seeking to build a data center on its 155-acre property. The county refused to process the studio's permit application due to the moratorium, which was enacted to study environmental impacts and create regulations. The appeal will be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 9th, with opportunities for community input.

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9/2/2026

News Clip2:51Atlanta News First ·DeKalb County, GA

Film, production studio wants DeKalb County to allow data center construction

Shadowbox Studios, a film production company, is seeking to build a data center in DeKalb County, Georgia, despite facing a zoning denial from county staff and an ongoing data center moratorium. The studio has filed a lawsuit challenging the moratorium's legality and is appealing the zoning decision. Residents have until September 3rd to provide comments on the proposed project, and a county commissioner is advocating for an environmental health study into data center impacts.

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9/2/2026

News Clipdecaturish.com·DeKalb County, GA

Shadowbox Studios wants board to overturn data center denial

Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's denial of its data center project to the Zoning Board of Appeals on Sept. 9. The county denied the application due to a temporary moratorium on data center development, which Shadowbox is also challenging in a separate lawsuit. The company claims vested rights due to prior county confirmations and significant financial investments made based on those assurances.

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9/1/2026

News ClipAtlanta·Ellenwood, DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb Rejects Massive Data Center Planned for Majority-Black Community - Capital B News

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners rejected plans for a 2 million square foot data center in Ellenwood, Georgia, following months of community opposition over environmental and infrastructure concerns. This decision comes as the county faces a lawsuit challenging its existing moratorium on data center development, which has been extended several times.

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8/18/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Atlanta, Cobb County, GA

Atlanta will consider data center task force

The Atlanta City Council is set to discuss the creation of a 23-member task force to evaluate best practices for regulating data centers, including their effects on electricity, water supply, noise, and tax revenue. This discussion comes amidst a growing number of data centers in Georgia and a lawsuit against DeKalb County over its extended moratorium on data center development. The task force is expected to provide recommendations to the City Council and Mayor within 180 days.

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8/14/2026

News Clip0:24Atlanta News First ·DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County sued over moratorium on new data centers

DeKalb County is facing a lawsuit from Shadowbox Studios and an affiliated real estate company challenging the legality of its data center moratorium. The company claims the moratorium, which was extended through March 2027, has halted a massive 200-acre project, resulting in a $200 million loss after initial approval from county officials.

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8/13/2026

News Clip1:36WSB-TV·DeKalb County, GA

Another company says DeKalb leaders promised they could build a data center

DeKalb County is facing a lawsuit and ongoing opposition after reportedly promising two companies the right to build data centers, only to later extend a moratorium on such developments. One company is suing the county for $30 million, claiming assurances were given before community engagement. Residents are demanding an independent environmental study before any further data center text amendments.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:39WSB-TV·DeKalb County, GA

$30M lawsuit claims DeKalb leaders approved building data center, then issued moratorium

Shadowbox Studios has filed a $30 million lawsuit against DeKalb County, Georgia, alleging the county initially permitted data center construction on their property but later imposed a moratorium. The company claims it invested millions in infrastructure based on written interpretations from the county's planning department. This legal battle stems from a conflict between initial departmental guidance and subsequent county commission actions.

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8/11/2026