Athens-Clarke County GA Data Center Regulations (Moratorium Lifted, Replaced with Ordinance)
Athens-Clarke County, GA · Moratorium adopted 2025-12-02; extended 2026-03-10; lifted and replaced by ordinance unanimously 2026-04-07
On December 2, 2025, the Athens-Clarke County Commission adopted a temporary moratorium on new data centers (running through the first Tuesday in March 2026), extended in March 2026 for an additional three months. On April 7, 2026, the Commission voted unanimously to lift the moratorium and replace it with a set of data-center regulations. Athens-Clarke is a consolidated city-county government in Georgia.
Technical detail
Moratorium adopted 2025-12-02; extended 2026-03-10; lifted and replaced by ordinance unanimously 2026-04-07.
Who is protected: Athens-Clarke County, GA residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Athens-Clarke County, GA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Athens-Clarke County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Stronger protection |
| Effective date | 2026-04-07 |
| Enacted | 2026-04-07 |
| Citation | Moratorium adopted 2025-12-02; extended 2026-03-10; lifted and replaced by ordinance unanimously 2026-04-07 |
| Enforced by | Athens-Clarke County, GA government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Athens-Clarke County data center ban lifted, replaced with ordinance (WUGA) ↗ |
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