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The Data Center Divide

Madison County

This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.

Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies

Madison County has paused the establishment of new data centers until February 23, 2027. The measure is not described as restricting existing centers or their operations.

Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Madison County.

current law · County measure
Does not establish any data-center-specific rules; it only provides county meeting agendas and minutes.Georgia Madison County Data Center Moratorium Extension (2026)

Sources

Specific to Madison County only.

current law · County measure
Extends Madison County’s pause on establishing new data centers through February 23, 2027.Georgia Madison County Data Center Moratorium (2026)

What this means

The measure pauses the establishment of new data centers until February 23, 2027, creating a substantial delay for new projects. The sources do not say it restricts existing data centers or their operations.

Timing

Ends
Feb 23, 2027

The Board approved extending the moratorium to February 23, 2027.

People behind it

  • Moved the motion to approve the extension of the data center moratorium. The minutes identify Chandler as the mover.

  • Seconded the motion to approve the extension of the data center moratorium. The minutes identify May as the seconder.

  • Approved the resolution extending the moratorium through February 23, 2027. The Board voted to approve the extension.

Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1

  • A temporary moratorium restricts the establishment of new data centers through February 23, 2027; the minutes state no exceptions. Moratorium ... to February 23, 2027.

Sources

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