The Data Center Divide
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Liberty County
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Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Liberty County’s enacted measure pauses new data-center permit applications in unincorporated areas for 120 days while officials review local rules, but does not affect existing operations or ongoing reviews.
Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Liberty County.
Specific to Liberty County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasPauses new data center permit applications and approvals in unincorporated Liberty County for 120 days while officials review local rules and potential impacts.Liberty County 120-Day Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data-center permit and approval applications in unincorporated Liberty County for 120 days while officials review local rules, substantially delaying new projects. It would not stop existing operations or ongoing reviews, and its limited geographic scope reduces its overall impact.
Timing
- Ends
- 120 days after adoption
The commissioners may extend the moratorium; a public hearing is recommended before an extension. Another source does not specify when the 120-day period begins.
People behind it
- Liberty County commissioners
Approved the 120-day moratorium.
- Joseph Mosley
Was listed as responsible for the resolution enacting the limited moratorium.
- County administrator
Was directed to work with the Planning Commission on the review required under the resolution.
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- Liberty County Planning Commission
Was directed to work with the county administrator to review existing regulations and the comprehensive plan.
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For 120 days, pauses new applications for data-center permits and other approvals in unincorporated Liberty County; ongoing development reviews are not affected. The moratorium temporarily pauses applications for permits and other approvals.
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