Wednesday, November 17, was an exciting day for Decatur County, as state and local leaders joined executives from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC and Georgia Power to celebrate the commissioning of the state’s newest large-scale solar energy project – the Cool Springs Solar Energy Center.
Officials were welcomed in by the Bainbridge High School Band and Senior Project Manager and Development of NextEra Energy Resources, Griffin Leone.
“We are excited to share this historic moment and occasion with all you,” Leone said, before asking everyone to rise for BHS ROTC presentation of the colors and National Anthem.
Following the National Anthem, Leone thanked everyone who made the project possible.
“While the site officially opens today, we all know it’s been years in the making to get here,” he said. “I would like to thank the community for giving our…