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$30M lawsuit claims DeKalb leaders approved building data center, then issued moratorium
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tyisha Fernandes , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the moratorium are available from local news sources, including a report by Channel 2's Tyisha Fernandes.
A lawsuit has been filed against DeKalb County by a company claiming they were initially allowed to build a data center on their land. However, the county later issued a moratorium on such projects, despite the company's significant investment in the property. The company, Shadowbox Studios, is seeking $30 million in damages.
DeKalb County Commissioner Nicole Massiah had previously expressed concerns that county officials may have made promises to companies in writing, only to later renege on those commitments. Further details on the lawsuit and the circumstances surrounding the moratorium are available from local news sources, including a report by Channel 2's Tyisha Fernandes.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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