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Commissioners discuss potential moratorium on data/AI centers, defer action until state law takes effect

Jackson County Board of County Commissioners · May 13, 2026

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Summary

In response to a proposed solar-plus-battery project that raised concerns it could host an AI/data processing center, commissioners discussed resource impacts, tax treatment and a possible temporary moratorium. The board agreed to take no moratorium action now and revisit the question after a state law takes effect on July 1.

Commissioners discussed a developer inquiry for a solar and battery project on Highway 231 near the Bay County line that raised questions about whether the site might host an AI or data processing center.

Staff (speaker 10) warned that the proposal raised flags because it could use…

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