Murphy Cemetery access dispute flagged for executive session by Houston County officials

Apr 14, 2026

William McKnight told the Houston County Commissioners the property owner is refusing to unlock a gate and allow access to Murphy Cemetery; County Attorney Hugh Coleman recommended the matter be added to the next agenda for executive-session discussion.

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William McKnight, representing Murphy Cemetery, told the Houston County Commissioners at their April 14 meeting that the cemetery remains inaccessible because the landowner will not unlock a gate to permit access. The concern was raised during the recognition and comments portion of the session.

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