"A plan which calls for freedom of choice by students who will be allowed to attend any school they wish in Turner County will be submitted Feb. 28, school officials said.
They said they intend to follow this plan to 'the letter of the law.' If it…
Discusses the deadline - March 1, 1970 - for submitting a plan for integration of Turner County Schools. The Board of Education has a petition of more than 1,100 names of parents who want their children to have a choice of what school they attend. If…
"A 'freedom of choice plan submitted by the Turner County Board of Education for abolition of a dual school system here has been rejected. It was learned last week-end by the Wiregrass Farmer."
In 2002, Rebecca, Ga was awaked with the tragic news of a triple homicide of the Turner County chief property appraiser, his wife, and pregnant daughter.
On April 22, 1910, the Turner County Banner reported that charges against five white men, accused of assault and battery related to the lynching of Albert Royals and Charles Jackson, were dismissed due to insufficient evidence and conflicting witness…
Azzie Martin of 342 W. Washington Avenue. in Ashburn, Ga
Female
Colored
Single
Date of Birth: 1/27/1911
Age 27 years, 1 month, 25 days
Profession: Cook
Date deceased last work at this occupation: 12/11/1937
Birthplace: Arabi, Ga
Father:…
"A giant 30-foot emblem saluting the peanut and 'the world's largest peanut shelling plant' has been proposed for location in a rest area north of Ashburn on the boundary of Interstate 75."
Second article clipping:
"...the first time architect…
Dear Sir,
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…
A scan of a cashed $4.50 check for Ernest Bass written on the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman's (local newspaper) Turner County Bank checking account. The check was signed by Frank Marion "F.M." Tison, treasurer and business manager of the Wiregrass…
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…