Roland S. Martin
February 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Eminent Domain Attack. Descendant of Major Slaveholding Family Targets 600 Acres of Black Land.
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- 1A Black Georgia family is locked in a legal battle to preserve their ancestral land, as a three-judge panel deliberates whether the Smith family ca...
- 2The Smith family owns 600 acres in Middle Georgia, with the land deeded to six family members - brothers and sisters, some of whom still reside on ...
- 3What makes this case particularly significant is its historical context.
- 4In 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission granted the railroad company eminent domain authority, allowing it to seize private property.
- 5The case affects 11 families directly, with dozens of additional families living where the railroad would run directly behind their homes.
Overview
A Black Georgia family is locked in a legal battle to preserve their ancestral land, as a three-judge panel deliberates whether the Smith family can retain property that has been in their possession for over a century. The case represents a stark example of how historical power structures continue to impact land ownership in the American South.
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