Floyd County GA 80-Day Data Center Moratorium
Floyd County, GA · 80-day moratorium adopted unanimously 2026-06-10 by Floyd County Commission
On June 10, 2026, the Floyd County Commission unanimously approved an 80-day moratorium on permits for new and expanded data centers, effective immediately. Previously-approved permits may proceed. The moratorium preserves time for a proposed ordinance that will require each future project to be considered by the commission after public hearing; the Planning Commission is expected to recommend the substantive ordinance by late August 2026.
Technical detail
80-day moratorium adopted unanimously 2026-06-10 by Floyd County Commission. Coverage by WLAQ, WRGA, and northwestgeorgianews. Companion ordinance drafting underway through summer 2026.
Who is protected: Floyd County, GA residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Floyd County, GA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Floyd County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-10 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-10 |
| Citation | 80-day moratorium adopted unanimously 2026-06-10 by Floyd County Commission |
| Enforced by | Floyd County, GA government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Floyd County Commission enacts 80-day moratorium on new data centers ↗ |
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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