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- Aug 17MORATORIUM·Chatham Co., GAAnderson County Council will vote Tuesday on a proposed six-month moratorium on data-center applications while officials develop regulations addressing impacts on utilities, water, infrastructure, and property owners. The meeting also includes votes on zoning changes, an economic-development incentive agreement, and recognitions for a scenic byway and local sports teams.The Anderson Observer · Chatham Co., GA
- Aug 17MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNMemphis officials will introduce an ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on new data center developments to allow time for studying potential impacts on infrastructure, utilities, environment, and neighborhoods before recommending permanent zoning regulations.The Tennessee Tribune · Shelby Co., TN
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- Aug 16MORATORIUM·AlabamaWestover will host a town hall Thursday to discuss a proposed 450-acre data center along Highway 280 and Cheshire Drive. Mayor Bobby Pardue said no permits have been filed with Alabama's environmental agency and officials haven't signed non-disclosure agreements.WBRC 6 News · Alabama
- Aug 16MORATORIUM·AlabamaWestover, Alabama officials postponed a vote on a proposed six-month data center moratorium and scheduled a town hall for Aug. 20 to gather public input, with the event expected to include city officials, the developer, Alabama Power, and a neutral moderator.The Cool Down · Alabama · also at Yahoo
- Aug 16MORATORIUM·Hillsborough Co., FLPinellas Park's city council approved a one-year moratorium on data centers at its August 11 meeting to conduct due diligence on their impacts. The action follows a proposed 17,000-square-foot facility by American Tower Corp. in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area city.thegazette.com · Hillsborough Co., FL
- Aug 16LAWSUIT·FloridaPBA Holdings has filed an appeal of Palm Beach County Commission's July rejection of its rezoning request for a proposed AI data center complex under state dispute resolution law. The appeal will be heard by a special magistrate rather than the commission, and PBA also sued a competing landowner for alleged breach of contract.Stet News · Florida
- Aug 16NEWS·FloridaHeadline onlyPolitico · Florida
- Aug 16LAWSUIT·DeSoto Co., MSNBC News · DeSoto Co., MS
- Aug 15MORATORIUM·Madison Co., ALState Sen. Arthur Orr plans to push legislation in the next session to give local governments more authority over data center and crypto mining facility placement, citing community concerns about a planned facility near Somerville in Morgan County.1819 News · Madison Co., AL
- Aug 15MORATORIUM·FloridaSt. Petersburg mayoral candidate Charlie Crist announced a proposal Saturday for at least a one-year moratorium on data centers, citing concerns that they could drive up utility rates amid a City Council vote to increase water, wastewater, and other fees.floridapolitics.com · Florida
- Aug 15MORATORIUM·TennesseeRoanoke leaders are considering a year-long moratorium on data center construction after a proposal for a $45 million facility. Mayor Adam Melton cited infrastructure concerns, including insufficient electrical power and water supply capacity, as reasons for the pause while the city gathers more information.1819 News · Tennessee