Cobb County Extends Data Center Moratorium Amid Code Review
Cobb County has extended its moratorium on new data center applications for six months, now set to expire on February 24, 2027. This decision follows a briefing on upcoming ordinances aimed at modernizing land use regulations to align with contemporary data center operations.
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The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted to extend the moratorium on data center applications, which will now last until February 24, 2027. The current county code, established in 1972, does not adequately address modern land use, as data centers are akin to utilities or warehouses, both allowed in certain zoning districts.
Nearby, the City of Marietta also instituted a six-month moratorium due to community opposition against proposed data centers. No specific data center proposals are under consideration in unincorporated Cobb, while the timetable for proposed code amendments remains unclear. This extension reflects growing national trends of moratoria on data centers amid local concerns.
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