Data Center Town Hall

DeKalb County Hosts Data Center Town Hall to Inform and Engage Residents
 

DeKalb County hosted a standing-room-only town hall to help residents better understand the rapid expansion of data centers and what it means for their communities. Led by DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, along with Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson (District 5) and Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton (Super District 7), the event was designed to inform the public at a critical moment as the County maintains a temporary moratorium on new data center approvals through December 2025.
 

Industry experts walked residents through the real impacts of data centers, including energy consumption, infrastructure strain, economic development, AI growth, and land use. Many attendees shared they came in unsure of how data centers operate but left with clarity and a stronger voice in the planning process. The town hall marked a key step in ensuring residents are not just affected by growth but actively included in shaping it.
 

Missed the Town Hall? Watch the Replay Below

Data Center Town Hall Presentation

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