Athens-Clarke County in Georgia just put a moratorium on new data centers through March 2026 so they can write zoning rules that actually account for power, water, noise, light, and air impacts.
This is another clear signal that local permits and community constraints are becoming as important as GPU supply in planning AI capacity. Worth a full read if you’re modeling where future AI data centers can realistically land and operate.
Source: Athens commissioners approve temporary ban on new data centers | City News | redandblack.com
