Chatham County schedules public hearing, considers moratorium on AI data centers and crypto mining
After public commenters raised concerns about water, energy and waste, the Board of Commissioners directed staff to prepare materials and set a special meeting for Feb. 11 to schedule a public hearing on a possible temporary moratorium on AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
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The Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted to hold a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and directed the county manager to initiate the process for a public hearing to consider a moratorium on AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining. The motion to set the special meeting and to request staff begin the moratorium process passed by voice vote.
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