Georgia's regulatory environment is defined by widespread moratorium adoption, with at least 112 moratoriums enacted and only 7 rejected, coupled with active and partially successful opposition that has blocked at least 25 projects while 22 have been approved despite resistance. Zoning outcomes are moderately positive, with at least 75 approvals against 16 denials, providing a meaningful pathway for projects that clear other hurdles. Compared to neighboring Florida, where zoning denials far exceed approvals and opposition blocks projects at an even higher rate, Georgia's permitting process is more favorable once projects reach the application stage. The 104 active companies make Georgia one of the more competitive data center markets in the Southeast, suggesting developers are willing to work through regulatory friction given the state's infrastructure and connectivity advantages.
Regulatory Environment Score
Georgia's regulatory environment is defined by widespread moratorium adoption, with at least 112 moratoriums enacted and only 7 rejected, coupled with active and partially successful opposition that has blocked at least 25 projects while 22 have been approved despite resistance. Zoning outcomes are moderately positive, with at least 75 approvals against 16 denials, providing a meaningful pathway for projects that clear other hurdles. Compared to neighboring Florida, where zoning denials far exceed approvals and opposition blocks projects at an even higher rate, Georgia's permitting process is more favorable once projects reach the application stage. The 104 active companies make Georgia one of the more competitive data center markets in the Southeast, suggesting developers are willing to work through regulatory friction given the state's infrastructure and connectivity advantages.
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