Lee County GA Data Center Moratorium
Lee County, GA Data Center Moratorium (Extension to Dec. 31, 2026 Under Consideration)
Lee County, GA · Lee County, Ga., data-center moratorium; extension to Dec. 31, 2026 considered (WALB, May 27, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Applies to
- Data-center developers seeking permits or rezonings in Lee County, GA
- Enforced by
- Lee County, GA Board of Commissioners
Lee County, Georgia has a moratorium on data-center development that was set to expire in July 2026. At their May 26, 2026 meeting, county commissioners discussed extending the freeze through the end of 2026 to give leaders time to finish a data-center ordinance — described as 'a protection, not an invitation' — that would create a new zoning district specifically for data centers. Officials said there were no pending data-center applications at the time.
Who is protected: Lee County, GA residents
Legal detail
Lee County (GA) Board of Commissioners data-center moratorium (in effect, set to expire July 2026). Extension through Dec. 31, 2026 discussed May 26, 2026 with a formal vote scheduled June 9, 2026; a companion ordinance would establish a dedicated data-center zoning district. Extension vote outcome and original adoption date unconfirmed in available reporting.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Lee County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Citation | Lee County, Ga., data-center moratorium; extension to Dec. 31, 2026 considered (WALB, May 27, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | 'This is a protection, not invitation': Lee Co. commissioners consider extending moratorium on data center ordinance (WALB) |
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