Heard County reviews draft data center ordinance, flags noise and power-generation issues

May 19, 2026

The Board reviewed a draft Data Center Ordinance adapted from another county, declined adoption, and asked staff to revise buffer and noise language; commissioners said any on-site power generation would require EPD approval and must comply with the county's sound ordinance.

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Heard County commissioners reviewed a draft Data Center Ordinance at the May 19 work session and concluded the current draft is not ready for adoption.

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