Fannin County extends moratoriums on data centers, biosolids and crypto mining through Sept. 30, 2026

May 26, 2026

The Board approved three separate resolutions extending moratoriums while planning staff and the planning commission draft regulatory requirements citing concerns about water, power and noise impacts; the planning commission chair said ordinances are expected to be drafted for public hearings this summer.

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The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to extend three moratorium resolutions — on data-center development, distribution/storage of biosolids, and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) mining operations — through Sept. 30, 2026 to give the planning commission and staff time to craft regulations.

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