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Farming Polaroids
photo 1:
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
BUG AND MARGENE WYNN IN A COTTON FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
photo 2:
BUG WYNN AND KEITH CARTER IN A PEANUT FIELD.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1992
Fest name changed again
"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…
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…
Festival name register to avoid another change
"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.'
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Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living…
The committee voted several weeks ago to officially name the festival the 'Wiregrass Festival.'
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Mr. Leatherwood said he received a call from a man living…
Festival Picks 1996 Logo
Flame the Fire Ant drawn by Minnie G. Brown
Fiance Hiding As Poison Hunt Stirs Countryside, c. 1912
![1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6c10b85085f9bd9c869393a1fb60e1ab.jpg "1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf")
"Turner County officers today are searching the woods in Amboy direct for Tan Cleghorn, a young farmer who was to have been married to pretty Minnie Marchman last Tuesday. Instead of a wedding at the Marchman home there was a funeral, and the same…
Field Corn
Alberson Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field Road
on Ireland Road in Ashburn, Ga
Field road and peanut field
On McKenzie Road in Ashburn, Ga
Final Decree in Betts Case
Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.
Fire Ant Festival Sign
located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
Fire Ant Frenzy on line for '97 Festival
"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,…
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,…
Fire Ants song Lyrics by Duane Hershberger
This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.
First Baptist Church of Ashburn, (1891-1903)
From Wayne Blue:
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…
First Methodist Church postcard
Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947
Date: 1947
First United Methodist Church
Ashburn, GA
Fish Fry
Around Turner County, the fish fry is a family favorite.
Fixing the Big Peanut
After Category 3 Hurricane Michael hit Georgia on October 10, 2018, the aftereffects were widespread. One such damaged landmark was the Big Peanut which is normally located off of exit 82 on I-75 S. The peanut is currently being restored. Here is a…
Focus on Georgia - Turner County
Note:
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
Formation of Turner County
The House Committee on New Counties made its report to the Legislature yesterday and recommended the formation of the following new counties:
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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Former Turner County Man Wants A Wife
L.H. Timmons, formerly of Turner County, wrote a personal advertisement to the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman newspaper looking for a new wife from his hometown.
Forum Set on Private School
A public rally planned to discuss creating a private school for those who do not wish to integrate.
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…
"Turner County Schools - like most other schools in Georgia - are faced with abolition of the dual school system and the possibility of extensive…