Commission hears ACCG briefing on data centers and advises ordinance work, utility coordination
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
An ACCG consultant told Dougherty County commissioners data centers are ‘a fact of life,’ urged transparent public engagement and recommended drafting a local data‑center ordinance addressing zoning, power, water and noise. Commissioners asked staff to start ordinance work and consult utility partners.
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An ACCG consultant briefed the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners on April 20 on what data centers are, the scale of recent development in Georgia and the local questions counties should ask before agreeing to host one.
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