City of Covington GA 180-Day Data Center Moratorium
Covington, GA · Covington Ord. (Jan 2026) (2026-01-20)
- Status
- Expired
- Expired
- July 19, 2026
- Applies to
- Data center developers seeking approvals in Covington
- Enforced by
- Covington government / planning
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.
Who is protected: Covington residents and ratepayers
Legal 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).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Covington, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Enacted | January 20, 2026 |
| Citation | Covington Ord. (Jan 2026) (2026-01-20) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | City of Covington GA 180-Day Data Center Moratorium — source |
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