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.
Colquitt County
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Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Colquitt County’s enacted moratoriums temporarily delay new data center construction while officials consider rules; one extends the pause by 180 days. Possible industrial-site and conditional-approval limits are discussed, but are not described as adopted.
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current law · County measureExtends the existing moratorium on data centers for 180 days beyond its October 1, 2026 expiration.Colquitt County Data Center Moratorium Extension (September 1, 2026)
What this means
The measure would extend the data-center moratorium for another 180 days, delaying new data center development while the county considers rules. That is a substantial temporary barrier, though it is not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after 2026-10-01
The existing data-center moratorium was scheduled to expire on 2026-10-01 and was extended for another 180 days from that date.
People behind it
- Lester M. Castellow
County Attorney who suggested extending the data center moratorium for another 180 days.
- Paul Nagy
Commissioner who introduced the motion to extend the data center moratorium for 180 days.
- Marc DeMott
Commissioner who seconded the motion to extend the data center moratorium for 180 days.
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- Chas Cannon
County Administrator who presented the data center discussion and addressed the possible extension of the moratorium.
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A moratorium on data centers was extended for an additional 180 days from its October 1, 2026 expiration date, creating a temporary delay on data-center development during that period. extended ... another 180 days
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current law · County measureTemporarily prohibits construction of data centers in unincorporated Colquitt County for 120 days while officials consider new zoning rules.Colquitt County Data Center Construction Moratorium (June 2, 2026)
What this means
If enacted, the 120-day moratorium would temporarily stop new data center construction in the county while officials consider zoning rules. The possible limits discussed—including restricting sites to industrial areas and requiring conditional approval—could add further barriers, though the article does not say those rules have been adopted.
Timing
- Ends
- 120 days after adoption
The measure imposes a 120-day moratorium on data-center construction while the county considers zoning regulations.
People behind it
- Lester Castellow
County Attorney who proposed the 120-day moratorium and began developing the proposed zoning ordinance.
- Johnny Hardin
Commissioner who made the motion to adopt the 120-day moratorium.
- Colquitt County Commission
Government body that unanimously adopted the 120-day moratorium.
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A 120-day moratorium prohibits construction of data centers in Colquitt County while the county considers revisions to its zoning ordinance.
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