Family members of those buried at Macedonia Cemetery in Johns Creek say they are tired of seeing their loved ones’ graves neglected.
Historian Kirk Canaday says the City of Johns Creek has failed to uphold its responsibilities after acquiring the Macedonia African Methodist Church Cemetery through eminent domain in 2020.
The city took over the property from Fulton County because it had fallen into severe disrepair, with vandalism and illegal dumping on the site. Since 2021, the city says it has maintained the grounds, added fencing, hired consultants, and completed a strategic plan…