Thomas County discusses zoning updates for data centers, BESS and cryptocurrency operations
Feb 3, 2026
Commissioners discussed updating county zoning regulations to explicitly address Data Centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and cryptocurrency mining; no formal ordinance or vote occurred at the Feb. 3 meeting.
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Thomas County commissioners held a discussion Feb. 3 about revising zoning regulations to address emerging facilities such as Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and cryptocurrency mining operations. Commissioners raised the topic as part of a broader zoning review; the minutes record the discussion but show no formal motion or vote to change regulations.
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