SUBSTITUTE
Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, Georgia Urging the Administration to Expand the Definition of Data Centers.
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton PhD
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
A resolution urging the Administration to expand the ongoing studies related to data centers to include facilities of the nature described below, and to classify data centers in any future drafted ordinance according to the categories outlined herein rather than relying solely on size.
NEED/IMPACT:
This ordinance creates the foundational framework needed for DeKalb County to monitor, manage, and regulate data center operations effectively and proactively. On July 7, 2026, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution, item number 2026-1109, extending a moratorium on the acceptance of applications related to the establishment of data centers. Included in the resolution was a request that the Administration initiate a review of the proposed regulations by affected County departments to identify all potential impacts on County or departmental operations or protocols. This resolution urges the Administration to expand the ongoing studies related to data centers to include facilities of the nature described below, and to classify data centers in any future drafted ordinance according to the categories outlined in the resolution.
The resolution is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to execute all necessary documents.