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411 N Main St. in Ashburn, Georgia
Built around 1890, was once known as the Betts House because this three-story Queen Anne-style home was built by Ashburn entrepreneur John Samuel Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918). The home boasts of pine hardwood flooring, 12-foot ceilings, 4…
Ray Road
The road was named for members of the Ray family who owned property on both sides of the road for many years. Family members who owned the property over time included Henry Ray, Earl Claude Ray, Earl Lamar Ray, Lillian Moore Ray, James Claude Ray,…
"ya'll COME BACK" sign
Location: 2199 North St, Ashburn, Georgia (off exit 84 off of Interstate 75)
Mike Mastrario
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the Turner County Project sat down with Mike Mastrario to talk about him and his wife Sue moving their whole family from South New Jersey all the way to small town Ashburn in the early 1990s. Getting this Yankee’s first…
Linda Wiggins Williford
On March 24, 2021, Linda Wiggins Williford, daughter of Henry Richard “H.R.” Wiggins (May 10, 1924 – October 14, 2010) and Frankie Ireland Wiggins (November 7, 1923 – September 5, 2018), sat down for an hour-long interview with the Turner County…
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…
Cheryle Bryan
Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Her arrival to Ashburn on Election Day 1972 is one she will always remember as a new beginning and a chance for her to become an…
Hardy Farms Peanut Stand
Location: Old Chicken Delite on the corner of Main St./Highway 41 & Monroe Avenue. in Ashburn, GA
Tractor Silhouette
Location: Daniels Rd. In Ashburn, GA
Main Street Restoration
Sometimes you have to remove it all to build it back up.
The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!
Location: Main St in Ashburn,…
The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!
Location: Main St in Ashburn,…
Piggly Wiggly sunset
Location: Rogers Plaza facing West (S. Johnson St. and E. Monroe St. in Ashburn, GA)
2024 Calhoun Produce Corn Maze Drone
Every year, Calhoun Produce puts on a fall "Fun on the Farm" which includes an incredible Corn Maze. This year, they celebrated 150 years of State of Georgia Agriculture!
Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA
Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA
Turner County Courthouse
One of the prettiest courthouses in South Georgia!
You cannot change our minds about that!
Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA
You cannot change our minds about that!
Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA
The Turner County Stock Yards
A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. Check out her interview here:…
Old Turner County Jail
Location: 241 E College Ave in Ashburn, GA
Coverdale
Location: Forshee Rd. in Coverdale, GA
Dirt Road Goldenrod
Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA
Ashburn Safe After Hurricane Helene
Luck. A blessing. Prayers answered.
Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…
Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…
Evening Traffic Jam
Location: railroad crossing at Washington Ave. and US Hwy 41, Ashburn, GA
Wanee Lake Golf Course
Drone photo of golfers playing the 9-hole course.
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
Country Breakfast from Laney's
What is your go-to grits order? Are you a simple butter and salt kind of person, cheese, or do you want all the toppings in your grits?
Pictured: Grits with scrambled egg and cheese on top, biscuits and sausage gravy, and smoke sausage…
Pictured: Grits with scrambled egg and cheese on top, biscuits and sausage gravy, and smoke sausage…
Deer Tracks in a Peanut Field
Location: Murray Rd., Ashburn, GA
Ward Rd.
Location: Ward Rd., Ashburn, GA
Ireland Road Occupants
Location: Ireland Rd., Ashburn, Georgia
The Piggly Wiggly
The Piggly Wiggly recently celebrated 50 years in Ashburn in March 2024! We love our hometown grocery store.
Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA
Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA
Historic Home Character Details
We love a house with character!
Location: 507 N Main St. in Ashburn, GA
Location: 507 N Main St. in Ashburn, GA