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Georgia communities push to slow data center boom

Georgia communities are weighing restrictions and moratoriums on data center construction amid growing concerns about water use, energy demand and environmental impacts.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Communities across Georgia are weighing restrictions and moratoriums on data center development. Local officials and residents cite worries about increased water consumption, rising energy demand and other environmental impacts as reasons to consider slowing the industry’s rapid growth.