Jones County Commissioners Approve New Data Center Text Amendment Amid Tension
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new text amendment outlining regulations for data centers in the county during a public hearing Thursday. The decision came after residents expressed both support and opposition to potential data center development.
Attorney Ken Gerard, assisting the county, explained that the amendment includes input from the Development Authority while ensuring data centers are not treated as an “as of right” use. Some residents had hoped the board would impose a moratorium instead.
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