Fulton County adopts one‑year moratorium on data‑center permits and zoning changes

Mar 2, 2026

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on March 2 adopted a one‑year moratorium (Ordinance No. 3022026) on certain zoning amendments and approvals for data‑center construction, voting 2‑1 after the Fulton County Area Planning Commission had issued a 6‑1 favorable recommendation.

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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 2‑1 on March 2 to adopt Ordinance No. 3022026, imposing a one‑year moratorium on implementing specified zoning ordinance amendments and on approving permits related to construction of data centers in Fulton County. The board took the action during a meeting at the county fairgrounds after a reading of the ordinance and a public comment period.

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