Meriwether County adopts temporary moratorium on new data center permits
The board adopted a six‑month moratorium (effective Feb. 24 through Aug. 23, 2026) on accepting new data‑center development applications in unincorporated areas while staff reviews local infrastructure capacity and service delivery plans.
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The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 24 to adopt a temporary moratorium on accepting new data center development applications in the county’s unincorporated planned industrial district. Staff said the pause—effective Feb. 24 through Aug. 23, 2026 unless terminated earlier—gives the county time to determine whether water, distribution and fire‑protection systems can support the demands data centers impose.
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