Board extends county data‑center moratorium 90 days to allow ordinance drafting
The board approved a 90-day extension of Meriwether County's data center moratorium — from its 08/23/2026 expiration to 11/21/2026 — to give staff and legal time to complete a proposed ordinance addressing county concerns.
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Staff told commissioners the current moratorium on data center activity is set to expire Aug. 23, 2026 and recommended a 90-day extension through Nov. 21, 2026 to permit staff to complete draft ordinance language and obtain legal review. "Staff is close to getting something ready to turn over for legal review," a staff speaker said. Legal has reviewed the moratorium language, staff added.
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