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Looking N.E. from Tank, Ashburn, GA
The date of this photo is unknown, but one can estimate that it is after 1908, when the courthouse was built, and before 1914, when the Shingler Building was built since that is missing from the photograph.
Welcome to Ashburn Mural
Please note that the date on the photos is incorrect since this mural features the Fire Ant Festival. That event did not start until 1996 as the Wiregrass Festival, and later became the Fire Ant Festival in 1997-1998. It is estimated, based on the…
Turner County Courthouse
view from Raney Street
Monument Complete
monument to Turner County soldiers by American Legion Post 98
The State of Georgia gives $55,000 towards the Big Peanut Monument restoration
Pictured at front steps of Turner County Courthouse
1st: Ashley Miller (Executive Director Ashburn-Turner Co. Chamber), Nick Denham (County Commissioner), Dennis Kendrick (Young Farmer Advisor), Sheriff Andy Hester, Mayor Sandra Lumpkin (Ashburn),…
1st: Ashley Miller (Executive Director Ashburn-Turner Co. Chamber), Nick Denham (County Commissioner), Dennis Kendrick (Young Farmer Advisor), Sheriff Andy Hester, Mayor Sandra Lumpkin (Ashburn),…
Snow 2026
On the morning of January 18, 2026, Turner County experienced a dusting of the fluffiest snowflakes. Although no where near the 6 inches of 2025 from Winter Storm Enzo, it was still a sight to experience.
75th Anniversary Commemorative Coin for Turner County
Coins honoring the 75th anniversary of the creation of Turner County (August 1905).
Winter Storm Enzo
Turner County experienced a rare and remarkable winter event, with 5-6 inches of snow blanketing the county. Winter storm Enzo.
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
Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934
Have you ever seen this marker? This is a US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934. This is just 1 of 17 (!!) located in Turner County. There is a 44-page doc you can read ALL about this!These reference points are developed and maintained…
November 12 Inquest to Decide How Prisoner Died Here
Dr. Reynolds will call Coroner's Jury
Troubled times come to Ashburn
"Most blacks and whites here get along all right," said Robert Lee Wright Sr., father of the young man slain. "I haven't had any problems. But the police force and blacks don't get along at all. They treat blacks wrong all the time."
Black Prisoner's killing sparks Ashburn racial violence
Robert Lee Wright Jr. (1963-1985)