The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Calhoun
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Calhoun bars permits and construction approvals for new or expanded data centers until mid-January 2027. Facilities with prior approvals may continue operating.
Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Calhoun.
current law · City of CalhounTemporarily prohibits new data center permits, approvals, and construction in Calhoun through January 2027.Calhoun Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The temporary moratorium blocks new or expanded data centers from getting permits or construction approvals until mid-January 2027, a major short-term obstacle. It does not stop facilities with prior approvals from operating, but the pause is still severe enough to fit the temporary-moratorium anchor. No new data center-related permits or construction approvals
Timing
- Ends
- mid-January 2027
The moratorium was extended for an additional six months and expires through mid-January 2027, unless the City Council takes further action before then.
People behind it
- James F. Palmer
Mayor who read and introduced the temporary emergency data center moratorium resolution.
- Jacqueline Palazzolo
Councilmember who moved for approval of the temporary emergency data center moratorium resolution.
- Al Edwards
Councilmember who seconded the motion to approve the temporary emergency data center moratorium resolution.
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- Ed Moyer
Mayor Pro Tem who moved to extend the data center moratorium through January 2027.
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A temporary moratorium bars new data center-related development through January 2027, subject to earlier repeal, modification, or other council action. The extension prevents new applications and approvals during that period. temporary ban on new data center-related development
The moratorium applies to new or expanded data centers and prohibits the City from accepting, processing, or issuing zoning approvals, building permits, land-disturbance permits, conditional-use approvals, or other required permits or approvals. Neither the City nor any of its staff or departments shall accept applications
Actions taken during the moratorium do not create vested rights to develop or operate a data center. No action taken by any person or entity during this temporary moratorium shall serve to vest rights
Previously approved data center permits and decisions on applications filed before the moratorium are exempt from the moratorium and may continue under their prior approvals. Previously approved Data Center permits and decisions on pending applications
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Previously approved data-center permits and decisions on applications filed before the moratorium are not blocked and may continue under their prior approvals. Previously approved permits and pending applications are preserved.
The moratorium is temporary and ends at the close of business on July 27, 2026, unless it is repealed, revoked, or modified earlier. The moratorium has a stated end date.
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