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.
Heard County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Heard County has enacted a 180-day moratorium that pauses new data center development and expansions; the description does not indicate a permanent ban on existing facilities.
Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Heard County.
current law · County measureContains no data center-specific law or regulation.Heard County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes approving extension of the data center moratorium (August 18, 2026)
Sources
Specific to Heard County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasTemporarily prohibits Heard County from approving new data centers while it considers rules for them.Heard County Resolution imposing a 180-day data center moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data center development and expansions, making them substantially harder while the moratorium is in effect. It is a serious barrier, but the available information does not show a permanent ban on operating existing facilities.
Timing
A data center moratorium is listed, but its expiration date or ending condition is not stated.
People behind it
- Heard County Board of Commissioners
Identified as the county body responsible for the data center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Imposes a temporary moratorium that pauses acceptance or processing of applications for required approvals for data-center development. The measure does not specify the moratorium’s duration or exceptions. Temporary moratorium.
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