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Located at 605 Hudson Avenue in Ashburn, Ga.

This home was built for Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Sr. and his Pearl Perry Tison around 1913-1914. It later became the longtime home of Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Jr. and his wife Daisy Lane Tison. It remained…

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photo 1:
THE STATE OF THE HOUSE WHEN MIKE, SUE, AND THEIR DAUGHTERS TOURED THE HOUSE.
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MASTRARIO FAMILY, CIRCA JUNE 1992

photo 2:
THE INFORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH A SMALL GLIMMER OF THE BACK HALLWAY STAIRS.
IMAGE COURTESY OF…

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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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ALBRITTON SERVICE STATION WAS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF US HWY 41 S. & DASHER ST. IN SYCAMORE, GA.

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

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ALVAH PINKNEY “A.P.” AND MARY ROOKS HAMAN, DATE UNKNOWN. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA GARRETT BONNELL.

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DONALD GARRETT (RIGHT), WHEN HE ATTENDED SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL IN 1952. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA GARRETT BONNELL.

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To learn more about Donald Garrett and his milk delivery route, see his interview here:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/10/26/donald-garrett/

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FROM L-R:
JAMES GARRETT, GAYLE GARRETT SPRADLIN, LAMAR GARRETT, BARBARA GARRETT MOODY, DONALD GARRETT, GWEN GARRETT CRAIN, JEANETTE GARRETT WILSON, ANNIE BELL SELLARS GARRETT, W.C. “CURLY” GARRETT

Outside their home in Sycamore, GA.

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William Cluria "Curley" Garrett's Texaco Station on S Main St. in Ashburn. Photo shows son, Donald Garrett's car in the station. (October 1958)

"W. C. Garrett opens Texaco Station"
from the Wiregrass Farmer
Sept. 5, 1957

"Texaco Service…

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This is a Kodacolor print Made by Eastman Kodak Company
T.M. regis. U.S, Pat. Off.
Week of March 24, 1952

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Since Turner County is not on the map and still part Worth, Dooly, Wilcox, and Irwin, this map predates the creation of TC in 1905.

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Taken within Perry Funeral Chapel Offices

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"We go forth with firm endeavor,
And a purpose ever true
And our motto is 'Perfection
In whatever we may do'"
"Class Song"

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"Pretty, innocent, jolly and sweet,"
Ashburn girls just can't be beat."

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Ashburn Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church) original church building. In June 1956, they dedicated the new (and current) church building.

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Ashburn Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church) original church building. In June 1956, they dedicated the new (and current) church building.

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