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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
Ashburn, Ga.
On U.S. 41. 85 miles south of Macon. A private estate open to guests. Spacious grounds with beautiful flowers. Each room with private bath and steam heat. Meals served. Locked garages. Telephone 101 J…

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Script:
Having a fine time. Come to Hatley, GA
Shall expect you Tuesday sure. Saw [illegible] children at the Depot in C- Rose also missed connections. So am with Rose she was the cause.
Belle

Addressed to:
Mrs. Maude Burk
Warwick,…

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Location: Hudson Avenue in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: March 17, 2021

To read more about the name origin:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/05/31/hudson-avenue/

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Script:
Helo Papa how are you I am all OK and hope you are the Same I would've written you sooner but I have been so busy & haven't had time.
Homer

Addressed to:
Mr. S.E. Wright
Acworth GA
Rt. #3

Post Office Stamp:
Ashburn, GA
Sept 2,…

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Location: Sylvia Drive in Ashburn, GA

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Location: Ireland Rd., Ashburn, Georgia

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"It is interesting to analyze the reasons for the publicity which the little town of Ashburn in Turner County, South Georgia, has been recently receiving. The publicity is of the favorable and constructive sort; it affects more than the pleasure and…

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"Mr. Gilmore is a prosperous farmer of the Rebecca district and is highly esteemed by those who know him. He has good business qualifications and the interest of the county at heart."

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James Riley “Jack” Albritton, who turns 95 in 2022, has lived a life worth talking about. He served in the Air Corps at age 17 (yes, underage) to help clean up Pearl Harbor. He created a thriving mechanic business in the sleepy town of Sycamore. He…

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JACK WITH HIS DAUGHTER RENE ALBRITTON FORTSON.

To read more from Jack Albritton's People of Turner County interview:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/01/17/jack-albritton/

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This portrait is part of a matching set with James Simon "J.S" Shingler and Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler. On the back of the portrait of Emma, there is a handwritten note: "From D (illegible) W Migraths Portrait Copying & Picture Frame House 125…

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The news of Japan's official surrender at 6 o'clock Thursday evening, which came in over the raid, set Ashburn and Turner County citizens rejoicing. The hour of the day, coming at 6 o'clock, was an opportune time, the day's work for all being over.…

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To read Joan's mini interview, check it out here:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/10/11/joan-sellars-lorenzen/

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To read more of John Dye's People of Turner County interview:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/02/14/john-dye/

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John Dye, who turned 95 in 2022, is perhaps one of the most well-respected citizens in Turner County. He is beloved by many not only because he invested so much of his time and love into his students throughout his almost 50 years in education but…

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To read more about the namesake of Johnston Road, visit here:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/15/johnston-road/

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Location: Johnston Road, Ashburn, Georgia
Date: March 13, 2021

First photo: Scenic view of Johnston Road
Second photo: John Allen (Pop) Johnston (May 26, 1912 – April 13, 2003), namesake of the road. (Given by grandson Jeremy Johnston)

To…

Josella Road in Ashburn, Ga 8.14.2021.jpg
Although most of the roads in Turner County are named after one person of significance whether local or otherwise, Josella Road is an interesting example of a road named after two people. Even more interesting is that they combined both names rather…

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Location: Josella Rd. in Ashburn, GA
Date: August 14, 2021

To read more about the name origin:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/08/30/josella-road/

Joyce McHugh Reed - biographical info 7.3.2021.mp3
This is a quick introductory clip to Joyce McHugh Reed, 102-year-old Turner County citizen. She was a daughter and wife of a sharecropper. To read the rest of the interview, click here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/

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The Turner County Project had the privilege of interviewing Mrs. Joyce McHugh Reed with the help of her son Wayne Reed on Saturday, July 3, 2021 over a glass of homemade sweet tea. This 102-year-old resident of Turner County shared some stories about…

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This medallion is feature on the Shingler Building located on McLendon Street in downtown Ashburn, Ga. James Simon "J.S." Shingler is heavily responsible for Turner County as we know it today. He had his hand in building many prominent buildings in…
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