County weighs extending data center freeze so developers cannot slip in before new rules

County weighs extending data center freeze so developers cannot slip in before new rules

Lee County, Georgia, may leave its moratorium on new data center projects in effect until the end of 2026 as officials work to finish local rules before any developers can apply, WALB reported. What happened? During a May 26 meeting, county leaders said the current hold on data center development expires in July. They said they may keep it in place longer so the county can complete a new ordinance first. They also noted that no applications or l…