Augusta-Richmond County GA — 49-Day Data Center Moratorium (June 2, 2026)
Augusta, GA · Augusta-Richmond County Commission vote (June 2, 2026), 49-day moratorium on new data center applications
The Augusta Commission voted June 2, 2026 to impose a 49-day moratorium on new data center applications, pausing acceptance and processing of permit requests while staff drafts updated data center regulations. The moratorium excludes the QTS data center project that has drawn opposition from west Augusta neighbors. Commissioners expect new regulations to be ready by August 2026.
Technical detail
Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government Commission voted June 2, 2026 to impose a 49-day moratorium on data center permit applications and processing. The moratorium carves out the in-process QTS facility. Staff directed to develop permanent data center regulations for adoption by ~August 2026 before the 49-day window closes.
Who is protected: Augusta-Richmond County residents near proposed data center sites
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking new permits or approvals in Augusta-Richmond County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Augusta, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-02 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-02 |
| Citation | Augusta-Richmond County Commission vote (June 2, 2026), 49-day moratorium on new data center applications |
| Enforced by | Augusta-Richmond County Commission |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-02 |
| Official source | Augusta approves data center moratorium, $2B project marches on — Augusta Press ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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