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Memphis area faces pause on data center growth

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County Commissioners are moving forward with a proposal that would put data center development on hold in unincorporated areas of the county. This comes after the commission gave the proposed moratorium its first approval.

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  1. WREG Memphis

    County commissioners consider 12-month data center pause (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County commissioners are taking another look at data center regulations, with some calling for a pause on new developments. The discussion comes after city council decided to delay a vote on a moratorium until next week.

  2. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Charlotte considers extending pause on new Data Centers (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte city leaders are considering extending a pause on new data centers as they study how the facilities could affect local communities. The city’s current 150-day moratorium is set to expire on November 5.

  3. WREG Memphis

    Memphis area faces pause on data center growth (opens WREG Memphis)

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    WREG Memphis's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County Commissioners are moving forward with a proposal that would put data center development on hold in unincorporated areas of the county. This comes after the commission gave the proposed moratorium its first approval.

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