Nothing reported in Franklin Town yet
Who decides here: the Town Council of Franklin Town votes on zoning. The Macon County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Franklin Town Council unanimously approved a one-year pause on new data centers in the town's planning area. The town attorney said current zoning gives no clear way to regulate one.
July 6, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Franklin Town. - 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
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in North Carolina.