Coffee County Commission unanimously extends moratorium on data-center permits to 12 months

May 27, 2026

The Coffee County Commission voted unanimously to extend its moratorium on data-center related permits from six to 12 months and directed staff to prepare a zoning-resolution amendment and a resolution for the legislative body after planning commission review.

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At a Coffee County Commission meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to extend an existing moratorium on data-center related permits from six months to 12 months to allow more time for study and outreach. Chair (speaker S1) opened the discussion by stressing the need to protect local interests while attracting jobs and said commissioners would "look into everything we can look into."

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