Fulton County commissioners ask planning panel to form study committee after public outcry over proposed data‑center moratorium

Feb 16, 2026

After a planning commission recommendation for a one‑year moratorium on data‑center permits, Fulton County commissioners heard a packed public comment period and voted 3‑0 to ask the planning commission to form a committee to study ordinance changes; the moratorium itself will be considered at the next regular meeting after required public notice.

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Fulton County commissioners on April 16 heard extensive public comment on a planning‑commission recommendation to adopt a one‑year moratorium on permitting data centers and voted to ask the planning commission to form a committee to study possible ordinance changes before the county takes final action.

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