1 30 1234 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/72092a16f935ba9711a5f800cd1eed78.jpg 6a17ea03609899b2cef4fb76c7ce3f58 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mysteries, True Crime, and more of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bryant Facing Life Sentence Description An account of the resource This newspaper article reports on the conviction and sentencing of an Ashburn man for the murder of his wife following a March 30 shooting at a local finance company. A Superior Court jury found the defendant guilty of murder and recommended mercy, resulting in a sentence of life imprisonment. The article outlines key details from the trial, including testimony presented regarding the defendant’s mental state and his plea of insanity. It recounts the events of the shooting as described by investigators and summarizes the timeline of the court proceedings, from the start of the trial through jury deliberation and verdict. Additional context is provided about the victim, her employment, and the couple’s connection to the community. The report reflects contemporaneous legal reporting practices and documents the judicial outcome of a widely reported local homicide case. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 29, 1965 Ashburn Betty Metcalf Bryant (1939-1965) Howell Bryant The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b5f4f3594e2600dc3f0843b2bbcb6cd8.jpg 4443072b6435158d0a640e9121462a51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mysteries, True Crime, and more of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Card of Thanks Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 22, 1965 Annis Metcalf (1904-1972) Ashburn Betty Metcalf Bryant (1939-1965) Debra Ann Bryant Ernest Metcalf (1906-1975) Jack Metcalf (1936-1986) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d2ad50eb22007dc1cf6c62624199c3ba.jpg 8af083959ebf56c801be1052c8015ac0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mysteries, True Crime, and more of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Last Rites for Mrs. Bryant Held Yesterday Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 1965 Annis Metcalf (1904-1972) Ashburn Ashburn Finance Co. Betty Metcalf Bryant (1939-1965) Debra Ann Bryant Ernest Metcalf (1906-1975) Howell Bryant Jack Metcalf (1936-1986) Prospect Methodist Church Sycamore High School The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Welfare Department https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4f8ee57f91f3c09dea3f3c6bc2a3c7e1.jpg 4157def3d43a9ac9644c35ed01fa0836 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mysteries, True Crime, and more of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Man Kills Wife, Turns Gun on Self in Tragedy Subject The topic of the resource This newspaper article reports on a fatal shooting that occurred in downtown Ashburn on the morning of March 30, 1965. According to the report, a local man entered the office of a finance company where his wife was employed and shot her before turning the gun on himself. The victim later died from her injuries, while the perpetrator was transported for medical treatment and listed in critical condition at the time of publication. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 1965 Annis Metcalf (1904-1972) Ashburn Ashburn Finance Co. Betty Metcalf Bryant (1939-1965) E. College Avenue Ernest Metcalf (1906-1975) Howell Bryant Hugh Smith John Harris Perry Sr. (1924-1982) The Wiregrass Farmer Thomas Evans "T.E" Kennedy (1911-1986) Turner County Hospital Turner County Sheriff's Department West End Avenue https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ad56a6d30b0698a691daf7a33bfe6fac.jpg 2d5ff2896250b04351200a60d929189b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dedication of I-75 in Ashburn Subject The topic of the resource Gov. Ernest Vandiver dedicates new interstate highway I-75 near Ashburn, Ga. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Atlanta Journal-Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Oct. 13, 1959 Ashburn I-75 Interstate 75 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c91abc3c35a8110d73bb4bc9bf96d928.png 6805c226242e6bb1fec02be13a2c3f57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2nd LT. Jack Austin Scott Subject The topic of the resource Obituary for Captain Jack Austin Scott The Tifton Gazette (December 14, 2001) Jack Austin Scott, 80, of Ashburn, died December 12, 2001, at Tift Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Graveside services were held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashburn. A native and lifelong resident of Ashburn, Mr. Scott was the son of Dr. W. R. Scott and Susie Tyler Scott, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Raines Scott, who died October 8, 1994, and an infant son. Mr. Scott was the retired manager of Kaiser Chemicals and the founder of Scott Oil Company. He was a member of the Ashburn First Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Scott served as mayor of Ashburn from 1959-60. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a First Lt. with the 301st Bomber Group, where he was a B-17 pilot. Mr. Scott was in air combat in Sicily, Naples, Georgia, Balkans, and Europe. His bomber was shot down over the Mediterranean, and he spent 18 months in a German POW camp. He received the Prisoner of War Metal, Army of Occupation Medal, European-African-Middle Easter Theater Service Metal, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medical with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and two Purple Hearts. Mr. Scott was honorably discharged as a captain from the USAF Reserve June 4, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Scott of Ashburn; one son and daughter-in-law; one daughter and son-in-law; one step son; three step daughters; six grandchildren; one grandchild; several step-grandchildren and two nieces. Description An account of the resource <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132274944/jack_austin-scott">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132274944/jack_austin-scott</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 8, 2017 Ashburn Carolyn Scott First Baptist Church Jack Austin Scott (1920-2001) Mary Raines Scott (1923-1994) Rose Hill Cemetery Scott Oil Co. Susie Tyler Scott (1891-1969) The Wiregrass Farmer William R. Scott (1889-1953) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7ce91eedeefd149980dcf446d401e176.jpg 96723405943779a5f1881d2149f3f6f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carrying the Rows Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Southeastern Peanut Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 2026 Amanda Smith Isaac Nesmith (1983-2025) Jimmy Nesmith Ken Nesmith LaRue Wilson Nesmith Peanuts South Georgia Oil Distributors Sycamore Waylon Nesmith https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2f75e399a9f8eb134be0acb98d613182.jpg ff3e21dab86a65c7d03e183a1711a253 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2a21b5072da570db267c6d19b7149b75.jpg c773834506eab58c0d464712a08e98c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commemorative Ashburn Bank Plate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991 Ashburn Ashburn Bank E. College Avenue Gordon Street Main Street Washington Avenue https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e13913c7949b8cad1d94115d62826937.jpg 0ac485a3edde33d6f78ab6e3bb58b72b https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b8de82d1e77276c8b89b1395200826f8.jpg c38995b7d4b284fcf54d57455881ed71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commemorative Turner County Plate Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Ashburn Ashburn Bank Ashburn City Hall Big Peanut Big Peanut Monument Citizens Bank of Ashburn First Federal Savings and Loan Sparrow's Nest Turner County Diamond Jubilee Turner County High School Wanee Lake Golf and RV Resort https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/837405701721bbd5b734227d712005a3.png 8950918a6f621b50e5c12662e718a5f0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/aa0f0eae1601a450286bc5e526ad3c1f.png 000e0266d99857bff6bd13fdbf49d3cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bell's Daylily Garden Subject The topic of the resource Location: 455 Bell Rd, Sycamore, GA Description An account of the resource "Located just outside Sycamore, Bell's Daylily Garden reflects more than four decades of careful cultivation. Tim Bell's introduction to daylilies came in 1982, when a distant relative gifted him 106 plants..." What a lovely feature of a Turner County treasure! If you have not been out for a visit to Bell's, 'tis the season! It shines in the spring! Bring a picnic basket, a blanket, and a book for an afternoon well spent. As seen in the March/April edition of Southwest Georgia Living Magazine. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Church/Religious Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church Description An account of the resource Location: 5000 Cannon Rd, Ashburn, GA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 28, 2026 Adam Lavendar Ashburn Cannon Road G.C. King J.A. Little J.L. Jones James E. Davis (1900-1964) Kirk Lavendar New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church T.D. 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Title A name given to the resource Hezekiah Wesley Bussey Jr. (1883-1961) Description An account of the resource pg 55 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265">Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</a> Diamond Jubilee Hezekiah Wesley Bussey Jr. (1883-1961) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/07190e84339134c985ecde332d62e1c9.jpg 0a00087afb28a01ea55e186bb528a03d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dr. Theophilus William Tison (1832-1911) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265">Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</a> Diamond Jubilee Dr. Theophilus William Tison (1832-1911) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (1881-1951) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/09c3473771354fc876fadefd5e46ca51.jpg e8930c0ca0fc64ede1f356d494b5891f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chester's Cafe Description An account of the resource page 61 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265">Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</a> Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987) Ashburn Chester Clark's Cafe Chester L. Clark (1891-1952) Diamond Jubilee Louise Thrasher Main Street Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9333fbd8f47771d21e3ec69b5c3a7c3a.jpg bf6ac108a6ec361dd0569c080cd07daf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carrie Bell Traylor (1888-1974) Description An account of the resource Page 57 of Diamond Jubilee Booklet.<br /><br />Find A Grave: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92279428/carrie-b-traylor">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92279428/carrie-b-traylor</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265">Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</a> Ashburn Carrie Bell Traylor (1888-1974) Diamond Jubilee https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/68b15d3317f9ea717364c52464ef8d0b.jpg 32751c8fb02b1df01bc42e5d79ad9b34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C.S. Young Description An account of the resource page 57 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265"><span>Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</span></a> C.S. Young Diamond Jubilee Rebecca Turner County Board of Education https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/481f3e6e595f4f7277613f1458db2388.jpg 4e30456c3a1d59e3922be208e8523d26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bob Hardy Pilkinton (1883-1943) Description An account of the resource page 53 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/265"><span>Turner County Diamond Jubilee Booklet - October 3-11, 1980</span></a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Bob Hardy Pilkinton (1883-1943) Diamond Jubilee https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4d647801889defe9e4f7dedb82a7d1e1.JPG dce99a5d50c01870925ad1c32cf1c706 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Margaret Baldwin Shingler Moore Description An account of the resource This photo was once displayed at the Victoria Evans Memorial Library as part of a Shingler family display. It has since been returned to the family. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Margaret Baldwin Shingler Margaret Baldwin Shingler Moore Victoria Evans Memorial Library https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ae7b9db2fd8f78d600e349b7bfda7939.jpg 8e0afc49fbf8649748435463325755c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rebecca Depot Was Last to Close Its Doors Here Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 14, 1974 Judge Perry Lucille Mashburn Rebecca Rebecca Depot The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/35e44cb915406366351f15833e687772.jpg 082f937e8115d7a16932cd51493a3398 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Teacher Becomes Turner Lawman Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 27, 1972 Ashburn Elie Solomon "Sol" Griffin (1950-2007) Kenneth Cochran Thomas Evans "T.E" Kennedy (1911-1986) Turner County Elementary School Turner County Sheriff's Department https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ea65fcd96dcaaeab7c40cd63256036ca.jpg 3b56cce97aa304dd336f2019abfcee93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Retired Ashburn Teacher Receives Exchange Award Subject The topic of the resource "I would rather work than rust away." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 12, 1974 Ashburn Charles B. Perry (1943-2013) Charles V. Perry (1912-1988) Edgar Fry Perry (1952-2021) Elizabeth Perry See Emily Eilene Butler Perry (1913-2007) Happy Kindergarten Harvey Paul Perry (1947-2014) Hobby School J.E. Griffis Perry Funeral Chapel Turner County Exchange Club https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0c525f30e58107deb7d13ba849f09257.jpg 708600c91b3e8b9a276b8986cd7d53f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner County Residents Plan Southeastern Peanut Festival Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 20, 1967 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Gold Kist Peanuts Harold Hall Homecoming Jaycees Reginald A. McCorvey (1936-2018) Shrine Club Southeastern Peanut Festival Turner County High School https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ac5e3ed98b883ee85a2c4377b71b0931.jpg f8a5e6cad1eb3392f62f5f2d0c4059a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner Preparing for First Peanut Festival Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 10, 1967 Ashburn Gold Kist Peanuts Homecoming Jaycees Reginald A. McCorvey (1936-2018) Southeastern Peanut Festival Turner County High School Turner County Junior Chamber of Commerce https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/18e9d0d33abfe04addbcfd4d0e1ae943.jpg 2ddc4264ea4235b9f7f01fc07884c8fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ashburn Stage Set for Peanut Festival Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 23, 1969 Ashburn Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interact Club Interstate 75 Jim Rainwater Rotary Club Southeastern Peanut Festival Turner County High School Turner County Livestock Association https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2bf3d4c5eda6875ffa956638528c9787.jpg 1961719a99ea064d8892206349b9062a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner County Parade Honors Peanut Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 13, 1970 Ashburn Jaycees Southeastern Peanut Festival https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/975b8ebc0c9131bd7ca2088dd8f32131.jpg 5c4f69054d5b3f16110866616b98cdc4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner to Stage Peanut Festival Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Florida Times-Union Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 3, 1970 Ashburn Jaycees Southeastern Peanut Festival https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c66b25d80c2ff81a75f2cf33327f3843.jpg 8fbf419c639470637538afa130924fea https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3a3f0194772e0a8145dceca78b7e843d.jpg 7f10c1b69aafc4a24784a1e44a4c0ec2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1ab48518b3f396a612fdf59aaf399aed.jpg 9a057250b428e70592da511bf6edff39 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/dbeab3672feddf3fae338fc3b4178569.jpg 46746b97464f1a634e935f4a59e7fbbd https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/29cffd9964a951ecced9d4de1d948f88.jpg a73b2557a174b393e92836eb442f6a92 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d45825b7e3390b53cd85a9c4097cbd8a.jpg eebb4d702114bdc995c97e5c173eac5a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner And Ashburn Making Great Strides Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 10, 1915 Alexander “Alec” Herndon (1846-1916) Alfalfa asaparagus Ashburn Ashburn Methodist Church barley Cantaloupes Corn Cotton field pies Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Hawkinsville & Florida Southern Railway Hay oats Peanuts potatoes Rye string beans Sweet Potatoes The Wiregrass Farmer velvet beans watermlon wheat https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/03ead34d080de26136d640c7fa3fe4b3.jpg 51c9a5f7af1fbdb5b74c9dd50d3e7b8d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Subject The topic of the resource Shared within a local Facebook group (author unknown). This was slightly edited for grammar and spelling.<br /><br />Eldotha Juanita Holmes was born to the late Elbert and Serella Ingram on May 10th, 1933, in Athens, Ga. She was the second of three children born to this union. On Friday, July 19th, 2013, God sent his Angels to bring her home. <br /><br />Mrs. Eldotha Holmes enjoyed a long and illustrious career as an educator and mentor in the Turner County Public School System for 35 years. Mrs. Holmes taught the Fourth Grade at Eureka and Sycamore Elementary. She also served as a Music Teacher and Choral Director in the school system. <br /><br />Eldotha attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta, where she received the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Morris Brown College in 1953. Her additional studies were done at Fort Valley State College and Atlanta University. <br /><br />She worked tirelessly, serving in a number of community and civic organizations. She always put the Lord's work first. She served in the following ministries: <br /> <ul> <li>Pianist</li> <li>President of Pastors Aide Club</li> <li>Treasurer</li> <li>The Deaconess Board.</li> </ul> She loved all the churches in the county and would share her musical gifts wherever there was a need. She was never concerned about the money and felt that there was always a "blessing around the corner."<br />She even formed a local group named "The Gospel Starlets." They periodically appeared on the Doc Suttles radio program (WJIZ, Albany, GA).<br /><br />She was also a Gospel Promoter and brought the following groups to Ashburn: The Dixie Hummingbirds, Shirley Caesar, The William Brothers, The Five Blind Boys, The Highway QC's, Troy Jackson and The Jacksonettes, Sis. Rosestta Tharpe, The Siamese Twins and many others. <br /><br />Mrs. Holmes also did broadcast spots for the Solomon Nixon Funeral Home. Mrs. Holmes, along with the community, took extreme pride in coordinating the Baccalaureate Services for African American graduating seniors in the county. She served in this capacity for 14 plus years. <br /><br />She also volunteered her gifts at the Ashburn nursing home and even played for patients while being hospitalized. <br /><br />She was an active member in the following organizations: Morris Brown Alumni Association, The Girl Scouts of America, National Education Society, Georgia Teachers Association, and Local and State Retired Teachers Associations. <br /><br />Mrs. Holmes received numerous awards for her commitment to the youth, including being inducted into the Eureka High School Hall of Fame. She was selected as Teacher of the Year in 1982. In 1991, she was chosen as one of South Georgia's most influential African American residents. Mrs. Holmes belonged to the community of Ashburn, Georgia. She served as a mentor and mom to all those who needed her. She had the unbelievable ability to love and forgive. She will be sorely missed.<br /><br />Find A Grave: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132787057/eldotha-j-holmes#view-photo=204995744">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132787057/eldotha-j-holmes#view-photo=204995744</a> Title A name given to the resource Edoltha J. Holmes (1933-2013) Ashburn Edoltha Juanita Holmes (1933-2013) Eureka School Serella Ingram (1907-1976) Sycamore School The Gospel Starlets Turner County School System https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/210f97a63c7ec2e890efcaba07045ce7.png f3e80ee057fa032ec1b8d1ca3857f592 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/426f3bef23a51bc21468707d21eeaed0.png 31564d1cb1e37e4ec7887312476433a5 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b420265a20599e3ffd98a5ccaa1f67c1.png f4c47f305a20687a3dad4fdb449c7f2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Integration in Turner County Schools, 1970 Description An account of the resource This collection includes mostly clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper, and shows the [primarily white] community stances on Integrating the Turner County Schools. Attempts to fund and create a private school, the Turner County Academy, as well as propose a "Freedom of Choice" plan by the Turner County Board of Education to the government were two actions. Culminating in August 1970 when the school system became fully integrated. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two queens become one Subject The topic of the resource In 2005, Turner County selected a single Homecoming Queen for the first time in three decades, ending a “tradition” that had been in place since 1975. According to The Wiregrass Farmer, the two-queen system began when minority students approached school administrators requesting the change; at that time, the Homecoming ballot itself was still segregated. While the ballot was later integrated, the exact year of that change remains unknown. Originally, six students were listed on the ballot and the top two vote-getters were crowned queens. By the early 2000s, those two students were often of different races. The U.S. Justice Department ultimately determined that race appeared to be a deciding factor and instructed, through the school system’s attorney, that selecting two queens on the basis of race must stop immediately. Although officials maintained the process simply recognized the two highest vote-getters, students were notified prior to the 2005 vote that only one queen would be chosen. Then-Superintendent Ray Jordan explained the decision plainly: “To avoid the appearance of impropriety, we decided it was in the best interests of the school system to name only one queen.” Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 27, 2006 Aniesha Gipson Ashburn Chad Stone Ray Jordan The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County High School