What is the argument against the data center freeze?

Opponents of a development freeze typically argue it costs a city tax revenue and jobs while pushing the same projects to a neighboring jurisdiction that is willing to approve them, shifting the economic benefit elsewhere without actually stopping the development. Supporters usually counter that the pause buys time to protect water and electrical capacity for existing residents first. Which argument is winning in any specific North Metro Atlanta city is worth confirming directly with that city council rather than a general summary. Joel Boss tracks how these debates affect specific neighborhoods he covers.