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County to consider ordinance adding 'Cryptocurrency & Data Mining' chapter to code; planning commission approved text amendment
Summary
County Manager James Shubert introduced Ordinance 2025‑02 to add Chapter 68 (Cryptocurrency & Data Mining) to the Ware County Code; the Waycross‑Ware County Planning Commission had unanimously approved the text amendment and zoning/location limits will be addressed at the public hearing.
County Manager James Shubert presented Ordinance 2025‑02 to amend the Ware County Code by adding Chapter 68, "Cryptocurrency & Data Mining." He said the Waycross‑Ware County Planning Commission unanimously approved the requested text amendment on March 13, 2025 and that the ordinance provides basic guidelines; Shubert added that the public hearing following the work session will address location restrictions and zoning regulations.
Why it matters: The ordinance establishes the county’s baseline regulatory approach to cryptocurrency mining and related data center activities, a land‑use topic that can raise concerns about zoning, energy use, and local infrastructure.
What’s next: The ordinance was added to the regular meeting agenda and the public hearing will consider location and zoning specifics.
