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Heard County commissioners discuss preparing data‑center ordinances as technology and power needs evolve
Summary
Commissioners discussed trends in data‑center development, noting research from Georgia Tech and the need to confirm power availability with Georgia Power; they agreed the county should prepare ordinances and public education strategies to address misinformation and changing cooling/power demands.
Commissioner James Perry and other commissioners discussed statewide and national trends in data‑center development and the need for the county to prepare appropriate ordinances and public outreach. They cited Georgia Tech research and said input from Georgia Power on power capacity is essential before a proposal advances.
Commissioners noted modern data centers use evolving technology that can reduce water and cooling demands compared with older facilities, and they expressed concern about misinformation on social media. They referenced examples from Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, Troup and Muscogee counties as models for ordinance language and public education. No ordinance was introduced or adopted during the work session; commissioners agreed to prepare draft ordinance language and education strategies for future meetings.
Next steps: Staff will compile ordinance models and coordinate with utilities for power‑capacity confirmation prior to bringing specific ordinance language to the Board.
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