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The Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-tying ceremony for GRP Wegman’s solar panel project at the Stephens County Jail on Thursday, April 2.
GRP Wegman’s Business Development Director in the Southeast, Mike Wilson, said after speaking with Stephens County Administrator Christian Hamilton and the County Commission, a plan was developed to install solar technology in an empty lot near the jail.
Chamber Board Member Lisa Lawson spoke about tying the ribbon on the project.
The operation of the jail is the largest energy user among the county-owned properties. The panels will offset the electricity expenses at the jail, offsetting the cost to the Stephens County taxpayers in their support of county operations. Stephens County Commission Chair Chris Rickman says a lot of work went into this investment for the county.
Commissioner Tara Simmons said that the solar panels will result in cost savings for taxpayers.
The solar project went live on December 12, 2025. The panels are insured for 30 years.
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