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Data center moratorium more than doubled after metro Atlanta commission vote
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The initial 30-day pause was implemented in July with the intention of revisiting and potentially extending it. County officials have now added 180 days to the moratorium, giving staff more time to reassess.
A moratorium on applications to build data centers has been extended. The initial 30-day pause was implemented in July with the intention of revisiting and potentially extending it. County officials have now added 180 days to the moratorium, giving staff more time to reassess.
The extension was approved unanimously by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. Further details on the moratorium and its implications are available from the source.
The decision to extend the moratorium was made to allow county staff to reevaluate and prepare for potential data center developments. More information can be found through the WSB-TV News app or other channels.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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