Colquitt County previews 6MWac solar farm, poultry‑operation setback variance and rezoning request

Sep 16, 2025

Chief Compliance Officer Justin H. Cox presented three land‑use applications for upcoming public hearings: a proposed 6MWac solar farm near the 1800 block of U.S. Hwy 319 N; a variance request at a poultry operation at 317 James King Road to remove six houses and construct three with the same production capacity; and a rezoning of 1851 GA Hwy 133 N to C‑3 for a sales lot. No decisions were made at the called meeting.

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At the Sept. 16 called meeting, Chief Compliance Officer Justin H. Cox told the Colquitt County Board of Commissioners that three zoning matters will be presented at upcoming public hearings. Cox described a special use permit application for a proposed 6MWac solar farm to be located near the 1800 block of U.S. Highway 319 North. He also presented a variance request tied to an existing poultry operation at 317 James King Road seeking property‑line setback relief to remove six houses and construct three with the same production capacity. Finally, Cox presented a rezoning request for property at 1851 Georgia Highway 133 North to C‑3 designation for use as a sales lot.

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