Planning Commission Meeting 06.18.2026

The Rockdale County Planning Commission held a meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily to discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically text amendment 2026-03. A significant portion of the public comments focused on environmental concerns related to large-scale tree removal and the impact of data centers, including micro data centers, on the community and local infrastructure. Residents expressed concerns about the removal of data center regulations from the UDO, fearing it could lead to unregulated development. Planning staff clarified that the removal of data center language means new data centers are currently not permitted in the county unless rezoning applications are approved. The commission acknowledged the need for more time to address issues related to micro data centers but proceeded to vote on the UDO text amendment as presented, approving it unanimously. The meeting concluded with a reminder that further public input could be directed to the Board of Commissioners, who will have final approval authority.