Meriwether economic development director urges county to consider year‑round convenience center after cleanup day

May 12, 2026

Jody Sharp reported that more than 170 volunteers collected over 300 bags of litter during the April countywide cleanup and asked commissioners to study a centrally located convenience center to reduce illegal dumping and provide recycling and tire disposal options.

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Jody Sharp, director of economic development, told the Board of Commissioners that the April 25 countywide Keep Meriwether Beautiful cleanup brought "over 170 volunteers" and removed "over 300 bags of trash," calling the effort successful but insufficient to address ongoing illegal dumping.

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