Decennial Group data center idea near Akron
Decennial Group talked about a 500 megawatt data center near Akron in early 2026. Many residents objected over water and power, and the county paused all new data center construction for one year in March 2026.
Where things stand: We found no formal application. The county paused all new data centers for one year starting March 2, 2026.
🕒 Latest update (March 2, 2026): County commissioners voted 2-1 for a one-year data center pause.
What we know
- 📍 WhereAkron area, Fulton County
- 🏢 CompanyDecennial Group
- ⚡ Power it needs500 megawatts (about as much as 400,000 homes)
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Where exactly is the Akron-area site and how big is it? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will Decennial Group apply after the pause ends? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Feb 10, 2026Fulton County Area Plan Commission voted 6-1 to recommend a 12-month data center pause after a packed hearing.
- March 2, 2026County commissioners voted 2-1 for a one-year data center pause.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
County commissioners voted 2-1 for a one-year pause on data center construction, effective right away. A committee will study data centers and help write new county rules. Residents near Akron had pushed back on a proposed campus.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Fulton County approves 12-month data center moratorium after heated public hearing · WNDU · Feb 11, 2026
- Fulton County commissioners approve one-year moratorium on data center construction · WNDU · March 3, 2026
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