HomeLegal DirectoryDeKalb County GA Data Center Moratorium (latest extension to Sept 30, 2026)

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DeKalb County GA Data Center Moratorium (latest extension to Sept 30, 2026)

DeKalb County, GA · Item 2025-1694 extension; further 100-day extension 2026-06-09 (2026-06-09)

Blocks issuance of new data center licenses/permits countywide pending Chapter 27 text amendment establishing definitions and standards (industrial-only, special land use permit).

Technical detail

Blocks issuance of new data center licenses/permits countywide pending Chapter 27 text amendment establishing definitions and standards (industrial-only, special land use permit). Citation: Item 2025-1694 extension; further 100-day extension 2026-06-09.

Who is protected: DeKalb County residents and ratepayers

Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in DeKalb County

Key facts

JurisdictionDeKalb County, GA
LevelCounty
StatusIn effect
Protection strengthModerate protection
Effective date2026-06-09
Enacted2026-06-09
CitationItem 2025-1694 extension; further 100-day extension 2026-06-09 (2026-06-09)
Enforced byDeKalb County government / planning
Topicsdata-center siting and energy
Last verified2026-07-02
Official sourceDeKalb County GA Data Center Moratorium (latest extension to Sept 30, 2026) — source ↗

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