Pembroke GA 180-day data center moratorium
Pembroke, GA — 180-Day Moratorium on Data Center Development While the City Writes Land-Use Rules (in effect October 2026)
Pembroke, GA · Pembroke, GA, 180-day data center moratorium (2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Applies to
- Data center developers in Pembroke, GA
- Enforced by
- City of Pembroke Mayor and Council; Planning Commission
Pembroke, Georgia has a 180-day moratorium on data center development while city staff, the city attorney and the Planning Commission write land-use rules. The review covers water and wastewater capacity, electricity demand, noise, lighting, public safety and effects on nearby property, and will separate large data centers from smaller technology infrastructure. The mayor said the pause was put in place before any proposal arrived, not in response to one.
Who is protected: Pembroke, GA residents
Legal detail
180-day moratorium on data center development; about 160 days remained as of WTOC's Oct. 8, 2026 report (citing Mayor Tiffany Zeigler's Facebook post). Review topics: water/wastewater capacity, electricity demand, noise, lighting, public safety, infrastructure, nearby properties; distinguish large-scale data centers from infrastructure supporting local businesses, communications providers and health care. Any ordinance changes go through public hearings; none scheduled. NOT ESTABLISHED: adoption date, vote, ordinance/resolution number, exact expiry.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pembroke, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Citation | Pembroke, GA, 180-day data center moratorium (2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Pembroke to review data center rules during 180-day moratorium — WTOC (Oct. 8, 2026) |
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