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Cobb County commission extends data center moratorium 180 days
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The moratorium was initially approved in February 2026 for a period of 180 days.
Cobb County has extended a moratorium on data centers for 180 days. This means that no new data center applications or permits will be considered until at least early February 2027. The extension was passed by the Cobb County Board of County Commissioners on consent.
The moratorium was initially approved in February 2026 for a period of 180 days. It is unclear if county leaders plan to extend it further. The extension comes as the Marietta City Council considers a proposed data center off Delk Road.
Further details on the moratorium and the proposed data center are available from local news sources.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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