Residents press commissioners on data centers as developer outlines benefits and water plans

Feb 2, 2026

At a Feb. 2 meeting, Fulton County residents questioned data-center proposals and a Feb. 10 planning commission moratorium hearing; developer Tom Docich said state law and fiber/electric infrastructure make the county attractive, while residents raised concerns about water use, noise, taxes and state preemption.

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An extended public-comment session at the Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 2 meeting focused on proposed data centers and an upcoming Feb. 10 planning‑commission hearing on a temporary moratorium.

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