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.
Columbia County
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Georgia offers qualifying data centers sales-tax breaks on equipment through 2031, subject to investment, job, and reporting requirements, with repayment and interest possible if targets are missed. Large new power users may also face extra charges and stricter billing terms.
Rating and summary from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Columbia County.
current law · County measureCreates a dedicated data center zoning district and sets requirements for data center locations, lot and building standards, buffers, screening, and permitted uses.Columbia County Ordinance 25-07 (2025)
People behind it
- Columbia County Board of Commissioners
The governmental body responsible for considering and adopting Ordinance No. 25-07, the zoning text amendment.
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Establishes a D-C (Data Center) zoning district in Section 90-101, creating a specific zoning framework for data centers.
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