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No project in Athens City, but 1 nearby

Who decides here: the City Council of Athens City votes on zoning. The Athens County may review big projects too.

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Proposedabout 1 miles away

Saadia Holding data center inquiry across from Athens High School

Athens, Athens County

292 acres

🕒 Aug 3, 2026: Athens City Council passed a one-year data center pause.

Local votes and rules

⏸️ Pause on new data centers

City council passed a one-year pause (moratorium) on new data centers. It is set to end in August 2027.

Aug 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled

What you can do

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  2. Go to council meetings.
    Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing.
  3. Ask questions in writing.
    Use our checklist.
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We'll email you when something changes in Athens City. Nothing else.

⚡ Your electric company

Ohio Power Co. (company).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Ohio.