City of Covington GA 180-Day Data Center Moratorium
Covington, GA · Covington Ord. (Jan 2026) (2026-01-20)
Halts new data center applications; council moving to require Special Use Permit in M1/M2 districts plus supplemental standards. Expires ~July 19, 2026; second unanimous vote initiated SUP ordinance amendment process.
Technical detail
Halts new data center applications; council moving to require Special Use Permit in M1/M2 districts plus supplemental standards. Expires ~July 19, 2026; second unanimous vote initiated SUP ordinance amendment process. Citation: Covington Ord. (Jan 2026).
Who is protected: Covington residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Covington
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Covington, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-01-20 |
| Enacted | 2026-01-20 |
| Citation | Covington Ord. (Jan 2026) (2026-01-20) |
| Enforced by | Covington government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-02 |
| Official source | City of Covington GA 180-Day Data Center Moratorium — source ↗ |
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