Board imposes 180‑day moratorium on data centers and creates citizen study group

Aug 7, 2026

After an hour-plus of public comment expressing water, noise and eminent‑domain worries, the board approved a 180‑day moratorium on data centers and established a study group to recommend zoning, code changes, and rules for potential data-center projects.

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Walker County commissioners approved Resolution R-055-26 establishing a temporary 180-day moratorium on data-center development and followed with Resolution R-056-26 to form a citizen study group to evaluate permitting, zoning and potential impacts.

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