The Marietta City Council has reversed course on a proposal that would have ended the city’s moratorium on new data centers, instead voting unanimously to extend the restrictions through the end of 2027.
The decision comes after council members heard concerns from residents about data center development and how the city has handled discussions surrounding the issue.
The city’s existing moratorium is scheduled to expire Dec. 31. The newly approved extension will take effect Jan. 1 and remain in place through Dec. 31, 2027…