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.
Terrell County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Terrell County has enacted a six-month pause on new data center development while officials write zoning rules; it could be extended and does not appear to restrict existing facilities.
Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Terrell County.
Specific to Terrell County only.
current law · County measurePauses approval of new data centers in Terrell County for six months while officials develop rules for their location and operation.Terrell County six-month data center moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data center development in Terrell County for six months while officials write zoning rules, delaying projects during that period. The pause could be extended, but it does not appear to restrict existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after adoption
The county may extend the moratorium if more time is needed to complete an ordinance.
People behind it
- Terrell County Board of Commissioners
Voted unanimously to adopt the six-month moratorium on new data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A six-month moratorium bars new data centers while the county develops zoning rules; the board may extend it if more time is needed. The moratorium is limited to six months, with the option of extending it.
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