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.
Turner County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Turner County has enacted a temporary 12-month pause on data-center development, delaying projects during that period but not permanently banning them.
Rating from Georgia statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Turner County.
Specific to Turner County only.
current law · County measureApproves a 12-month moratorium on data centers in Turner County.Turner County 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers (2026)
What this means
The measure approves a 12-month moratorium on data centers in Turner County, which would pause development during that period and cause a substantial delay. It is temporary, not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after approval
The approved moratoriums cover data centers, battery energy storage, and crypto. No extension conditions or remaining provisions are stated.
People behind it
- Commissioner Nick Denham
Moved to approve a 12-month moratorium agreement covering data centers, battery energy storage, and crypto in Turner County.
- Commissioner Joe Burgess
Seconded the motion to approve a 12-month moratorium agreement covering data centers, battery energy storage, and crypto in Turner County.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A 12-month moratorium on data centers in Turner County was approved.
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