Floyd County GA 80-Day Data Center Moratorium
Floyd County, GA · 80-day moratorium adopted unanimously 2026-06-10 by Floyd County Commission
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 10, 2026
- Applies to
- Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Floyd County, GA
- Enforced by
- Floyd County, GA government
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.
Who is protected: Floyd County, GA residents
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Floyd County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 80-day moratorium adopted unanimously 2026-06-10 by Floyd County Commission |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Floyd County Commission enacts 80-day moratorium on new data centers |
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