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.
Athens County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Athens County has adopted a resolution opposing data centers, but it is nonbinding and does not meaningfully prevent their construction, expansion, or operation.
current law · County measureDeclares Athens County’s opposition to data-center construction and to providing county resources needed for development, with the stated purpose of protecting residents’ health, safety, and welfare from long-term environmental and financial impacts.Ohio Athens County Board of Commissioners Resolution Opposing Construction of Data Centers (2026)
What this means
The county resolution says it cannot support data centers, but it is non-binding because the county has no zoning rules. It therefore expresses opposition but does not meaningfully prevent building, expansion, or operation.
People behind it
- Roxanne Groff
Collaborated on the proposed resolution and introduced its draft to the county commissioners.
- Heather Cantino
Collaborated on the proposed resolution and presented it to the county commission.
- Athens County Board of Commissioners
Adopted the resolution unanimously.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
The resolution declares that Athens County cannot support the construction of data centers or the resources needed to meet their development needs. It is non-binding because the county has no countywide zoning authority.
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