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Public and local officials urge extension of DeKalb data‑center moratorium as community concerns grow
Summary
Speakers at the Oct. 7 meeting urged the Board of Commissioners to extend a 100‑day moratorium on new or expanded data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County, citing water and infrastructure issues and requesting more public input on text amendments.
Multiple speakers during public comment and city officials told the commission on Oct. 7 they want DeKalb County to extend the temporary moratorium on permitting new data centers in unincorporated areas while the county finishes a text amendment.
Tommy T. Travis of the South DeKalb Coalition reminded the board that the moratorium reached on July 8 was set for 100 days and expires on Oct. 16. "The moratorium needs to be extended," he said, asking the board to place a moratorium‑extension vote on the…
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