City hears ECG briefing on data centers; council begins moratorium discussion to study impacts ECG presented technical details on data centers' power, water and economic implications; councilors requested a six‑month moratorium draft to allow staff to map industrial parcels (I‑1/I‑2), gather best practices and consider zoning or regulatory changes.

East Point is considering a six-month moratorium on data-center development to assess its impact on local resources and zoning, raising both potential economic benefits and serious community concerns.

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Council delays action on proposed data center moratorium, sends item to work session A proposed moratorium on data centers prompted procedural debate. The city attorney cited council rules requiring work‑session review; councilmembers agreed to move the item to the next work session rather than act at the Jan. 5 meeting.

Councilmember Atkins' proposal for a moratorium on data centers sparked a heated debate, leaving the future of East Point's development hanging in the balance.

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