Southeastern Peanut Festival

Did you know that long before the Fire Ant Festival, Turner County celebrated with an annual Peanut Festival? According to a 1967 newspaper article, the Southeastern Peanut Festival highlighted our area’s rich agricultural roots, record…

Ashburn 1918 Description

Ashburn has seen its share of highs and lows through the years, but in 1918, our little town was earning glowing praise. More than a century ago, Ashburn was described as “one of the busiest…

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Snow Morning 2026

On the morning of January 18, 2026, Turner County experienced a dusting of the fluffiest snowflakes. Although no where near the 6 inches of 2025 from Winter Storm Enzo, it was still a sight to…

Starry Turner County night

Some quiet time under a big Turner County sky ✨This was our attempt to catch the northern lights on a forecasted night, but no luck this time. Still, the stars showed up, and the glow…