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Atlanta City Council stalls data center task force proposal as mayor plans strategy group
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Atlanta City Council has delayed the establishment of a data center task force, while the mayor is moving ahead with plans to create a separate strategy group focused on data center issues.
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Atlanta founders working in cloud infrastructure and data centres face a shift as city government diverts regulation through mayor-led strategy rather than council task force, opening doors for early engagement.
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