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Nic Cunha, development manager for Vanguard Renewables, gave a presentation on anaerobic digesters. The digesters combine food and farm waste to create fertilizers and renewable natural gas. (Photo/Garrett Kicklighter)

Nic Cunha, development manager for Vanguard Renewables, gave a presentation on anaerobic digesters. The digesters combine food and farm waste to create fertilizers and renewable natural gas. (Photo/Garrett Kicklighter)

Commissioner, resident wary about anaerobic digesters

Garrett Kicklighter
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Oglethorpe County District 4 Commissioner Will Brown and Lexington resident Ruth Wilson said they are cautious and concerned about the possible presence of an anaerobic digester installation in the county.
Commissioners Howard Sanders (from left), Will Brown and Tracy Norman discuss adding Hugh Culbreth Road to the truck traffic ordinance during Monday’s commission meeting. (Garrett Kicklighter/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Commissioners Howard Sanders (from left), Will Brown and Tracy Norman discuss adding Hugh Culbreth Road to the truck traffic ordinance during Monday’s commission meeting. (Garrett Kicklighter/The Oglethorpe Echo)

No new solar farms for now

Garrett Kicklighter
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on solar projects during its monthly meeting on Monday.