Expired
Moderate protection
Newton County GA Data Center Moratorium (extended through 2025-10-07)
Newton County, GA · BOC resolution (Feb 2025; extended Apr 2025) (2025-02-17)
Moratorium on acceptance/processing of data center applications, rezonings, and SUPs in unincorporated Newton County while a modified UDO is drafted.
Technical detail
Moratorium on acceptance/processing of data center applications, rezonings, and SUPs in unincorporated Newton County while a modified UDO is drafted. Citation: BOC resolution (Feb 2025; extended Apr 2025).
Who is protected: Newton County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Newton County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Newton County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Expired |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-02-17 |
| Enacted | 2025-02-17 |
| Citation | BOC resolution (Feb 2025; extended Apr 2025) (2025-02-17) |
| Enforced by | Newton County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-22 |
| Official source | Newton County GA Data Center Moratorium (extended through 2025-10-07) — source ↗ |
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