Residents press Madison County commissioners for moratorium on data centers; developers urge study

Jul 28, 2026

Residents urged a temporary moratorium on data centers to allow ordinance drafting; a local developer and several commissioners said the county should study options and schedule a public hearing before any extension is set.

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Several residents urged the Madison County Board of Commissioners to adopt a moratorium on new data centers until the county can draft an ordinance addressing noise, water use and proximity to homes.

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