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The theme that year was Ring of Fire Ants.

Pictured is Caroline Flake with her Ferret.

1996 1st Annual Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival) Postcard

March 20-24, 1996

Nothing quite like the southern delicacy of a tomato sandwich.

The perfect one has mayo, a good thick tomato slice, and salt & pepper! Do you make yours different?

Coins honoring the 75th anniversary of the creation of Turner County (August 1905).

Photos
1. Garrett Home
2. Garrett Saint Bernard, Ginger
3. Garrett Home
4. Elaine Mize Garrett
5. Garrett Home
6. William Cluria and Annie Bell (Sellars) Garrett's home. Railroad Ave. Sycamore.
7. Donald Garrett home, shared garage, my…

Location: Daniels Rd. In Ashburn, GA

Sometimes you have to remove it all to build it back up.

The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!

Location: Main St in Ashburn,…

Location: Rogers Plaza facing West (S. Johnson St. and E. Monroe St. in Ashburn, GA)

Every year, Calhoun Produce puts on a fall "Fun on the Farm" which includes an incredible Corn Maze. This year, they celebrated 150 years of State of Georgia Agriculture!

Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA

One of the prettiest courthouses in South Georgia!
You cannot change our minds about that!

Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA

A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. Check out her interview here:…

Location: 241 E College Ave in Ashburn, GA

Location: Forshee Rd. in Coverdale, GA

Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA

Luck. A blessing. Prayers answered.

Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…

Location: railroad crossing at Washington Ave. and US Hwy 41, Ashburn, GA

Drone photo of golfers playing the 9-hole course.

Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
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