Solar farm ordinance moves forward Jason Dunovant Feb 14, 2022 Feb 14, 2022 Updated Mar 23, 2023 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new solar farm ordinance was finally given the go ahead by the Franklin County Planning Commission on Feb. 8 following a month-long delay.kAmp G@E6 @? 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