Residents urge one‑year moratorium on data center development during public hearing
During a public hearing, citizens including James Malphrus supported a proposed temporary moratorium on data center development; Malphrus called it "a step in the right direction" and suggested the Board consider "a year time frame." The Planning Commission may request extensions.
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The Commission opened a public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on data center development in Dougherty County. Citizens Drew Heilman and James Malphrus addressed the board in favor of pausing new data center approvals while the county evaluates zoning and infrastructure implications. Mr. Malphrus said the proposal was "a step in the right direction" and recommended the Board consider "a year time frame" to allow planning staff and the Planning Commission time to study impacts and return with recommendations.
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