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"R.G. Whidden [Whiddon], a well-to-do farmer and a church deacon, living near here, shot and killed J.M. Lawson, a neighbor and also a deacon, today at church on the Whidden [Whiddon] farm, and then committed suicide..."

located at the Superior Court office in the Turner County Courthouse.

Location: Murray Rd., Ashburn, GA

After sitting vacant for many years, Eureka School buildings were demolished for the new apartment complex that was being built in the same location. This was majorly funded by the Department of Community Affairs via tax credits and currently houses…

Chicken Delite Building on Highway 41 in Ashburn, GA

Hello from SYCAMORE, GEORGIA
RT. 1 BOX 24A-1
Dillon's Station & Restaurant
R-80

Located off of Cofer Rd. in Ashburn, Ga

Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA

"The syndicate was boring a well for use of the mill and in this way oil was discovered, more than fifty gallons shooting to the surface in a short time"

"Remember the good old days? Here are some scenes of Ashburn in the year 1916. The photos, shared by A.V. Akin, are scenes of some parade that was being held. If you remember, send us a letter or call and tell us about it, so we can tell the story."

Script:
Yes it is hot in Ashburn I am a thinking of papa and mama to night I if & could see your all would be glad. wish you could come & have some good times but think of my papa & mama.
E.T.G

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth, GA
Rt.…

DONALD GARRETT, DESCENDENT OF A.P. AND MARY HAMAN, IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF OLD HOPEWELL CHURCH.

To read more about Donald and Old Hopewell Church, check out his People of Turner County…

Dot Ireland Coker, first woman county officer (~1980s)

Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.

Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education

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