Emanuel County
Emanuel County, Georgia: solar permitting grade B (score 32/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 32/100 |
| Population | 22,786 |
| 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
Emanuel County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Georgia's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Emanuel County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Adrian city
- Garfield city
- Nunez city
- Stillmore city
- Summertown city
- Swainsboro city
- Twin City city
- Oak Park town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Candler County · ≈19 miB39—
- Treutlen County · ≈20 miB33—
- Johnson County · ≈22 miB38—
- Jenkins County · ≈24 miB38—
- Montgomery County · ≈32 miC50—
- Toombs County · ≈32 miB36—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Emanuel County ranks #10 of 159 ranked Georgia counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Georgia: Seminole County (A · 29), Charlton County (A · 30), Hart County (B · 30). 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.