Coffee County adopts one-year moratorium on data centers after public concerns about water and infrastructure

Jun 10, 2026

After multiple public commenters raised concerns about water use, infrastructure and environmental impacts from AI/data centers, the Coffee County Commission unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow further study and planning.

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The Coffee County Commission unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers (Resolution 20-26-12) following sustained public comment about potential water, infrastructure and environmental impacts. The motion, which carried 13-0, was presented with a unanimous positive recommendation from the Regional Planning Commission.

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