Bryan County
Bryan County, Georgia: solar permitting grade C (score 50/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 50/100 |
| Population | 38,818 |
| Solar ordinance | Active, restrictive solar ordinance |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Bryan County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Georgia's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Long County (≈26 mi) · Evans County (≈28 mi) · Bulloch County (≈31 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Bryan County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Pembroke city
- Richmond Hill city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Liberty County · ≈15 miC43—
- Chatham County · ≈21 miC44—
- Effingham County · ≈24 miB42—
- Long County · ≈26 miC42—
- Evans County · ≈28 miB32—
- Bulloch County · ≈31 miF69—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Bryan County ranks #104 of 159 ranked Georgia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Georgia: Seminole County (B · 30), Charlton County (B · 30), Hart County (B · 31). See all Georgia county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.