Decatur County BZA denies Genex/Cobia commercial solar special-exception request

Aug 7, 2025

After hours of public comment and testimony for and against the proposal, the Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals voted 5-0 on Aug. 6 to deny a special exception for G Nex/Cobia Solar to build a commercial solar facility, citing community concerns despite an economic development agreement offered by the developer.

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The Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 6 denied a special-exception request from G Nex Solar (Cobia Solar) to construct a commercial solar energy facility, voting 5-0 against the petition.

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