Lawmakers seek to give counties say on GRP plants

State legislators are looking for ways to give county governments more weapons to regulate worrisome industries like a pair of wood-burning power plants in Franklin and Madison counties.

State Rep. Alan Powell speaks to a group of citizens concerned over a pair of Georgia Renewable Power plants during a public meeting Sunday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)
State Rep. Alan Powell speaks to a group of citizens concerned over a pair of Georgia Renewable Power plants during a public meeting Sunday in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

CARNESVILLE – State legislators are looking for ways to give county governments more weapons to regulate worrisome industries like a pair of wood-burning power plants in Franklin and Madison counties.