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Board approves small family cemetery special use for Smith‑Watson property

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners · May 26, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a special‑use permit allowing a 0.06‑acre family cemetery on private property so a resident may bury her mother there; the applicant presented a survey and there was no opposition at the hearing.

The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved a special‑use request from Annette Brown (Smith‑Watson family) to allow a 0.06‑acre family cemetery on private property on McLofflin Road so her mother may be buried on the property as requested.

Annette Brown spoke in favor at the public hearing, described the location and the survey prepared for the plot, and stated this was her mother’s dying wish. No one spoke in opposition. The board moved, seconded and voted to approve the special use as presented.

Outcome: The board approved the Smith‑Watson Family Cemetery special use; staff will record the approval and proceed with any required permitting or recording steps.