Heard County denies special-use request for 30-acre solar farm on Franklin Parkway
September 16, 2026 | Heard County, Georgia
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The Heard County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 16 voted unanimously to deny a special-use application from Bijan Solar LLC to build a solar facility on a 30.22-acre parcel along Franklin Parkway.
Dustin Pate presented the application and noted that the Planning Commission had recommended denial. George Kritko, representing Bijan Solar LLC, told the board the applicant was "requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a solar facility on a 30.22-acre parcel currently zoned for agricultural use." Several residents, including Tom Bush, Lilly Cole and Melvin Cole, spoke in opposition during the public hearing.
Commissioner Larry Hammond made the motion to deny the application; Commissioner David Walls seconded. The board voted unanimously to deny the permit. No additional motions to modify the proposal were recorded on the record.
Dustin Pate presented the application and noted that the Planning Commission had recommended denial. George Kritko, representing Bijan Solar LLC, told the board the applicant was "requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a solar facility on a 30.22-acre parcel currently zoned for agricultural use." Several residents, including Tom Bush, Lilly Cole and Melvin Cole, spoke in opposition during the public hearing.
Commissioner Larry Hammond made the motion to deny the application; Commissioner David Walls seconded. The board voted unanimously to deny the permit. No additional motions to modify the proposal were recorded on the record.
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