Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings

An Unfortunate Affair. Two Prominent Citizens of Ashburn Engage in Pistol Duel.

A clipping from the Turner County Banner discussing the duel by Col. Jas. H. Pate and W. A. Aultman in front of Citizen's Bank. Fortunately, neither were seriously injured.

Beer Is Legalized in Ashburn 4 To 1

"The City Council has voted 4 to 1 to legalize beer in Ashburn. In explaining the vote, two of the councilmen have made the statement, first that revenue, needed in Ashburn, can be derived from the sale of beer. Second, that beer is openly sold in…

Turner County Expenditures for Month of November 1947

Wiregrass Farmer Sold; G.C. Patten of Adel Purchaser

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Although there is new ownership, there will be no changes in staff.

Nora Lawrence Smith, Editor:
"I love the work. when I was 13 years old I crawled up on a stool and learned to set type by hand and have been working ever since…

Law Smashes Liquor Still; 3 arrested at Huge Hide-out

Described as the "biggest illegal liquor operation ever uncover in Turner County" by lawmen, a four-vat liquor still was demolished by Sheriff T.E. Kennedy Jr. (Thomas Evans Kennedy, 1911-1986)...

Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near…

Ending 30 years, J.T. McLendon Retires as Ashburn First Dept. Chief

"Concluding 30 years of service to the community, J.T. McLendon, chief of the Ashburn Fire Department, revealed this week that he is retiring.

Mr. McLendon who will continue his business duties at Mitchell-Stewart Hardward Co. with which he has…

Chamber of Commerce Plans A Monument to Peanut on 1-75

"A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75."

Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…

Major Renovation Underway Now to Restore Dow[n]town McKenzie Building

"Renovation of the McKenzie Building in Downtown Ashburn is underway now by Jay Leatherwood and his wife, Shirley, who plan to restore the structure to its original beauty and distinction.
Mr. Leatherwood who purchased the property from Luke…

Ashburn Bank donates new park to community

"Ashburn Bank has known great success in its 94 years of service to Ashburn and Turner County. In 94 years, it has prospered and grown even in the face of many economically hard times. All of our progress has been made possible by the community…

Bank park named

"The new park being build by Ashburn bank has been given its official name, Ashburn Bank Heritage Park. The official name was chosen for the new park on Friday, April 14th (1995) by Ashburn Bank board of directors. The winning selection was the entry…

Historic Throws are in

The historic throws of Turner County, feature several historic and memorable scenes of Turner County have arrived. The throws are available in background colors of green, cranberry and blue and are $50.00...

Whatever happened to the Turner County flag?

"The Turner County Flag had a blue background with Georgia in White and Turner County a solid color within the state."

Game of Turner County coming

"The Game of Turner County is coming soon.

The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them.

The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is…