Development News for Augusta, Georgia

Augusta County Commission Approves 49-Day Moratorium on New Data Center Applications

The Augusta-Richmond County Commission considered a proposed 49-day moratorium on new data center applications to allow for the development and adoption of new zoning ordinances specific to data centers. The moratorium aims to address community concerns regarding environmental impact, resource consumption, and infrastructure needs before new data centers are approved. The planning and development department is working on a revised ordinance expected within 45 days, with a target date for commission approval of July 21st. The moratorium will not affect existing approved data center projects, but potential expansions of existing facilities may be subject to the new ordinance.