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Fence erected near historic Gwinnett cemetery sparks protests
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Adam Murphy , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The property in question was sold by Assistant District Attorney John Melvin to a church, which then built a privacy fence.
A protest was held outside the courthouse in Lawrenceville, Georgia, regarding a property sale and fence construction near a historic cemetery. Residents are seeking answers about the sale and the potential impact on unmarked graves. The property in question was sold by Assistant District Attorney John Melvin to a church, which then built a privacy fence.
The reason given for the fence was that some church members did not like the view of the cemetery. Further details about the controversy and the protest are available from Atlanta News First, including previous coverage of the issue.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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