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Johnston Rd. in Ashburn, Georgia
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…
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
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…
Josella Road in Ashburn, Georgia
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/
Date: August 14, 2021
To read more about the name origin:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/08/30/josella-road/
Joyce McHugh Reed (102-year-old TC citizen) biographical intro
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/
Joyce Reed
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…
JSS Medallion on Shingler Building
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…
Judge Spence Also Wants Courthouse for Turner County, c. 1906
"A special term of Turner county superior court was called to order in the auditorium of the school building, by Judge W.N. Spence, of the Albany Circuit.
The judge urged the grand jury to assist the tax receiver in the equalization of tax returns…
The judge urged the grand jury to assist the tax receiver in the equalization of tax returns…
Killed in Gun Duel Over Mulatto Girl, c. 1912
![Killed in a Gun Duel Over a Mulatto Girl - The Tribune [Coshocoton, Ohio] 10 Dec 1912.PNG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/292a3ec3f0cf8e9618ba58e48077fa3b.jpg "Killed in a Gun Duel Over a Mulatto Girl - The Tribune [Coshocoton, Ohio] 10 Dec 1912.PNG")
"In a shooting affray following the horsewhipping of C.R. Christmas because of his infatuation for a mulatto girl, John Christmas was killed and his brother, James Christmas, and J.D. Ward were probably fatally wounded. Several others whose names…
Kudzu Blossom
Located on unnamed road off of Murray Road in Ashburn, Ga.
Kudzu overtaking junk cars
Murray Road of Ashburn, Ga.
Large Cow
Once located at the Dairy Queen at Exit 84 off of Interstate 75, this large cow sculpture was a draw for many tourists.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
The Dairy Queen is no longer open and the cow was moved to a different location in the state.
Law Smashes Liquor Still; 3 arrested at Huge Hide-out
Described as the "biggest illegal liquor operation ever uncover in Turner County" by lawmen, a four-vat liquor still was demolished by Sheriff T.E. Kennedy Jr. (Thomas Evans Kennedy, 1911-1986)...
Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near…
Location: Southeast corner of Turner County near…
Lee's Old Fashion Detail
Location: 226 N. Main Street, Ashburn, GA
Letter from Alice Tharpe to F.M. Tison accepting position (April 21, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Alice Tharpe] to FM Tison accepting position - April 21, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b9e592cccc43cc2c68cc0210e113798d.jpg "Letter from teacher [Alice Tharpe] to FM Tison accepting position - April 21, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Georgia
April 21, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Secretary Ashburn Board of Education,
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Tison,
I wish to express my appreciation to the Board of Education for my reelection as fifth grade teacher of the Ashburn…
April 21, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Secretary Ashburn Board of Education,
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Tison,
I wish to express my appreciation to the Board of Education for my reelection as fifth grade teacher of the Ashburn…
Letter from Annelle T. Murphy to Mr. F.M. Tison accepting position (April 11, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Anelle T. Murphy] to FM Tison accepting position - April 11, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/30ad60847042d69c71dfbc2740264fc0.jpg "Letter from teacher [Anelle T. Murphy] to FM Tison accepting position - April 11, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, GA.,
April 11, 1934.
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your letter advising me of my re-election to teach piano in the Ashburn High School.
I accept this offer with pleasure…
April 11, 1934.
Mr. F.M. Tison,
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your letter advising me of my re-election to teach piano in the Ashburn High School.
I accept this offer with pleasure…
Letter from E. Murray Wharton to Ashburn School Board of Trustees requesting consideration (January 6, 1931)
Greenwood, S.C.,
January 6, 1931
Board of Trustees.
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear sirs,
Again I wish to make application for a positioning your school system.
I began my teaching career in secondary education as teacher in the Grammar School…
January 6, 1931
Board of Trustees.
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear sirs,
Again I wish to make application for a positioning your school system.
I began my teaching career in secondary education as teacher in the Grammar School…
Letter from Ella Jackson to F.M. Tison accepting position (June 9, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Ella Jackson] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/5e9db2b4b611f8f3beea933f5acb4d02.jpg "Letter from teacher [Ella Jackson] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Ga.,
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.,
Dear Mr. Tison,
In reply to your letter, I appreciate having been reelected as teacher of the Second Grade of the Ashburn School and will accept the position for the following school…
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.,
Dear Mr. Tison,
In reply to your letter, I appreciate having been reelected as teacher of the Second Grade of the Ashburn School and will accept the position for the following school…
Letter from Greenville Yellow Pine Co. (1912)
Jan. 29 1912.
Messrs. Farrar Lumber Co.
Bainbridge, Ga.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your letter of the 27th, we have no siding, Flooring or Shingles to offer at the immediate moment.
Very truly yours,
George T. Betts
Sec. & Treas.
Messrs. Farrar Lumber Co.
Bainbridge, Ga.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your letter of the 27th, we have no siding, Flooring or Shingles to offer at the immediate moment.
Very truly yours,
George T. Betts
Sec. & Treas.
Letter from Helen Griffith to Frank Tison accepting position (April 16, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Helen Griffith] to FM Tison accepting position - April 16, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a37f45f1081f1b27b512659dc23ca906.jpg "Letter from teacher [Helen Griffith] to FM Tison accepting position - April 16, 1934.jpg")
Ethyl Hotel
Ashburn, Georgia
April 16, 1934
Mr. Frank Tison
Ashburn, Georgia
Dear Mr. Tison:
This is to notify you of my acceptance as teacher of the sixth grade in the Ashburn Public School for the term 1934-35.
Yours truly,
Helen…
Ashburn, Georgia
April 16, 1934
Mr. Frank Tison
Ashburn, Georgia
Dear Mr. Tison:
This is to notify you of my acceptance as teacher of the sixth grade in the Ashburn Public School for the term 1934-35.
Yours truly,
Helen…
Letter from James Burch to Mrs. W.C. Garrett, (1979 May 23)
Transcription:
Ashburn GA
May 23 1979
Dear
Mrs. W.C. Garrett
how are you fine I hope
I have cut & cleaned up
the grave Yard and as
everything has went up so
I am charging $15 Dollars
for the grave yard work
Yours truly
Mr James…
Ashburn GA
May 23 1979
Dear
Mrs. W.C. Garrett
how are you fine I hope
I have cut & cleaned up
the grave Yard and as
everything has went up so
I am charging $15 Dollars
for the grave yard work
Yours truly
Mr James…
Letter from Katherine Shepard to F.M. Tison accepting position (May 21, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Miss Katherine Shepard] to FM Tison accepting position - May 21, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/7ae0c6bbbb4388e298b02cb1b5931f67.jpg "Letter from teacher [Miss Katherine Shepard] to FM Tison accepting position - May 21, 1934.jpg")
Accepting job as English teacher and librarian for 1934-35 term.
Letter from L.E. Bowen of Tifton Buick Company Re: H.L. Williams to F.M. Tison
Letter to make "certain remittances" from H.L. Williams salary starting October 1931.
Letter from Laura Sue Hawkins to F.M. Tison accepting position (June 22, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Laura Sue Hawkins] to FM Tison accepting position - June 22, 1934 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a4d801a9ea3f1fa39b1f60a71a4fbcbb.jpg "Letter from teacher [Laura Sue Hawkins] to FM Tison accepting position - June 22, 1934 1.jpg")
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Athens, Ga.
June 22, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec. City Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison:
In reply to your letter of April 5, 1934 notifying me of my reelection as High School and seventh grade teacher for the term…
Athens, Ga.
June 22, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec. City Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison:
In reply to your letter of April 5, 1934 notifying me of my reelection as High School and seventh grade teacher for the term…
Letter from M.C. Collins to G.C. McKenzie (February 25, 1937)
Letter from M.D. Collins, State Superintendent of Schools for Georgia, writing back to Gordon McKenzie and congratulating him on Mr. Todd remaining at the school system.
G.C. McKenzie wrote an internal memo to F.M. Tison to have him read because…
G.C. McKenzie wrote an internal memo to F.M. Tison to have him read because…
Letter from Mrs. J.C. McKnight to F.M. Tison accepting position (April 25, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. J.C. McKnight] to FM Tison accepting position - April 25, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3cb5cf1121b856cf13855da4d63ed6c6.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. J.C. McKnight] to FM Tison accepting position - April 25, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Ga.
April 25, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison, Sec.
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison: -
In reply to your letter of recent date, I accept the position of teacher of the first grade for another year.
Very truly,
Mrs. J.C. MnKnight
April 25, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison, Sec.
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison: -
In reply to your letter of recent date, I accept the position of teacher of the first grade for another year.
Very truly,
Mrs. J.C. MnKnight
Letter from Mrs. J.S. Shingler Jr. [Eudora Henderson Shingler Thrasher] to F.M. Tison accepting position (April 12, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. J. S. Shingler, Jr.] to FM Tison accepting position - April 12, 1934.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/d6dd651cfc86fb5716c0fae04da57d46.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. J. S. Shingler, Jr.] to FM Tison accepting position - April 12, 1934.jpg")
Ashburn, Ga.
April 12, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec.-Treas. of Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
It is with pleasure that I accept my position as third grade teacher for the term 1934-35.
I wish to take this opportunity to…
April 12, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Sec.-Treas. of Board of Education
Ashburn, Ga.
Dear Mr. Tison,
It is with pleasure that I accept my position as third grade teacher for the term 1934-35.
I wish to take this opportunity to…
Letter from Mrs. L.R. Whatley [Effie Whelchel Whatley] to F.M. Tison (June 9, 1934)
![Letter from teacher [Mrs. L. R. Whatley] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/22f844a32e2126c21afd04f72a788b30.jpg "Letter from teacher [Mrs. L. R. Whatley] to FM Tison accepting position - June 9, 1934 1.jpg")
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114 Rainey St.
Ashburn, Ga.
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
It is with a mixed feeling of satisfaction, appreciation, and pleasure that I accept the position as teacher of Fourth Grade for the term…
114 Rainey St.
Ashburn, Ga.
June 9, 1934
Mr. F.M. Tison
Ashburn, Ga.
My dear Mr. Tison,
It is with a mixed feeling of satisfaction, appreciation, and pleasure that I accept the position as teacher of Fourth Grade for the term…
Letter from potential teacher [Clarette Bessent] to K.P. Baker (March 16, 1931)
![Letter from potential teacher [Miss Clarette Bessent] to K. P Baker requesting position - March 16, 1931 1.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/b3aa3f952f64361b71ec4c108ee91878.jpg "Letter from potential teacher [Miss Clarette Bessent] to K. P Baker requesting position - March 16, 1931 1.jpg")
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Georgia State Teachers College
Miller Hall
Athens, Georgia
March 16, 1931
Mr. K.P. Baker.
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Baker,
I wish to apply for a position as teacher in your school for the coming year.
I prefer beginners work as…
Georgia State Teachers College
Miller Hall
Athens, Georgia
March 16, 1931
Mr. K.P. Baker.
Ashburn, Georgia.
Dear Mr. Baker,
I wish to apply for a position as teacher in your school for the coming year.
I prefer beginners work as…