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Wiregrass Excitement Poem by Gail Walls.pdf
Poem by Gail Walls, one of the original members of the Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival).

1995 Jun 7 - FAF - festival seeks name.jpg
"The Festival Committee agreed to have a contest to name the event. The Committee is also seeking someone to draw a mascot for the planned annual event..."

Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger - sent to Nan Lee March 1996.pdf
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.

1996 May 29 - FAF - 1997 theme announced.jpg
"At its regular meeting, the Wiregrass Festival Committee decided a theme for the 1997 festival.

It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…

IMG_8220.jpg
located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA

Fire Ant Festival - Old photo 1998.jpg

1995 Nov 15 - FAF - WGF name change explained.jpg
"Another stumbling block was jumped by the Turner County festival committee last week.

The committee voted several weeks ago to officially name the festival the 'Wiregrass Festival.'
...
Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living…

1995 Nov 1 - FAF - festival named changed to Wiregrass Festival.jpg
"The name for the planned Turner County festival has been changed again.

At its regular meeting last week, the festival voted to change the name to 'Wiregrass Festival.' This year's theme will be 'Flame the Fire Ant.'

Several committee members…

1995 Aug 2  - FAF -  spirit of the south festival name.jpg
Spirit of the South is the name for the planned Turner County festival. Shirley Whiddon suggested the name.

The festival will be in March, 1996 and is planned to involve all parts of Turner County...

The committee set up a festival checking…

Fire Ant Festival - Old photo 2004.jpg

1999 Fire Ant Festival - Fire Ant Scrambler Sticker.jpg

Wiregrass Festival Small Flyer with schedule - March 20-24, 1996.pdf
WIREGRASS and FIREANTS, what's it all about? Come and see at the
1996 Wiregrass Festival
Ashburn, Georgia * March 20-24

1996 Wiregrass Festival Postcard front.jpg
Featuring Flame the Fire Ant

1995 Jul 6 - FAF - Ben Baker wants the Fire Ant Festival name.jpg
Editorial by Wiregrass Farmer Editor Ben Baker advocating for the Turner County festival to be named the Fire Ant Festival.

"I like the idea for a number of reasons (not just because I came up with the name.) Think about the other festival around…
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