Nothing reported in Savannah City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Savannah City votes on zoning. The Chatham County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Savannah City Council voted unanimously for a 155-day pause on large data centers. It blocks data centers over 10 megawatts and turning warehouses or industrial buildings over 200,000 square feet into data centers. City staff will study what these sites would need from the city's water and power.
Aug 27, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Savannah City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Savannah City: Georgia Power Co. (company) or Canoochee Electric Member Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Georgia.