DeKalb County adopts six-month moratorium on data center approvals

Apr 13, 2026

DeKalb County commissioners voted 3–0 on April 13 to adopt a six-month moratorium on data centers and accessory facilities while planning staff and a committee draft zoning language, citing concerns about siting, utilities and environmental impacts.

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DeKalb County commissioners voted unanimously April 13 to adopt a six-month moratorium on data center developments while staff and a county subcommittee draft zoning language to guide future applications. The board suspended rules to allow second and third readings and approved the ordinance 3–0.

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