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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…
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.
Kudzu overtaking junk cars
Murray Road of Ashburn, Ga.
Kudzu Blossom
Located on unnamed road off of Murray Road in Ashburn, Ga.
Killed in Gun Duel Over Mulatto Girl, c. 1912
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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/
Joy Auto Drive-In Theatre
90 cents a carload!
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/
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…
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…
Johnston Rd.
To read more about the namesake of Johnston Road, visit here:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/15/johnston-road/
https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/15/johnston-road/
John Dye
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…
