Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a beloved son of South Georgia, has passed away at the remarkable age of 100. Born in Plains, Georgia, Carter remained deeply connected to the…
Jimmy Carter: From a Stop in Ashburn, Georgia to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
The Sycamore School
The Sycamore School was definitely a beloved institution of Turner County. Considered one of the prettiest schools in the area, this building has fallen into bad disrepair and is a source of recent contention due…
Rebecca Depot
This photo is from a Library of Congress collection that features a few photos of the town of Rebecca from 1977. Click to view all the photos in the archive record:
Hurricane Helene
Luck. A blessing. Prayers answered. Whatever you want to call it, our county survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal damage. Tonight,…
Traffic Jam
Location: railroad crossing at Washington Ave. and US Hwy 41, Ashburn, GADate: January 13, 2024
Fountain Block Postcard
Old Postcard featuring:“Fountain Block showing Fountain Trading Co., Planter’s Bank, and Bell Pharmacy, Sycamore, Ga.”(date unknown) Click here to see the archive record:
Clover Farm Grocery
Georgia Architectural and Historic Properties Survey of Clover Farm Grocery, Ashley St., Rebecca, Turner County, Ga., March 1981. 1 story rectangular red brick commercial building with flat roof. Fair condition. Date of Construction: c. 1925….
Wanee Lake Golf
Fore! Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GADate: March 4, 2024
The Sycamore Hotel
Nov. 1960 From Lisa Garrett Bonnell:“Found in my Grandparents’ Old AlbumW. C. & Annie Bell Garrett of Sycamore. GA” Click here to see the archive record:
Southern Breakfast
What is your go to grits order? Are you a simple butter and salt kind of person, cheese, or do you want all the toppings in your grits? Location: Laney’s Country Cooking, Sycamore, GADate: March…
