1934 Ashburn High School graduation speech by Opal Nipper
Speech by Opal Nipper. Recaps the years of the class of 1934 schooling. Transcribed into a PDF format for easier reading. Click on it to see all 5 pages.
Control Number National Archives Identifier 127623081
1950s Tourism Brochure from the Ashburn Turner County Chamber
Ashburn Turner County Chamber of Commerce
Middle Georgia Regional Library: Washington Memorial Library VF GA 1474553-1001 (Vertical File)
1971 The Rebel, Turner County Highschool Yearbook Clipping
"In the past there have been two separate schools, we and they, black and white. In 1971 the two became one. This is our story: our triumphs and our failures, our good times and our bad times. TCHS 1971 OUR STORY..."
1996 Wiregrass Festival (now known as the Fire Ant Festival)
1996 Wiregrass Festival Flyer with schedule
1996 Wiregrass Festival presents the Tams in Concert ticket
1996 Wiregrass Festival Small Flyer with schedule
WIREGRASS and FIREANTS, what's it all about? Come and see at the 1996 Wiregrass Festival Ashburn, Georgia * March 20-24
1997 Wiregrass Festival Flyer with Schedule of Events and Ads
1998 Fire Ant Festival - Fire Ant Scrambler Sticker
1999 Fire Ant Festival - Fire Ant Scrambler Sticker
1999 Fire Ant Festival Line-up in Heritage Park
1999 Fire Ant Festival Schedule of Event
Ashburn has the oldest tabernacle of the four in Georgia, with the Wesleyan structure being completed in 1902.
W.J. Cochran, brother-in-law of deceased Minnie Marchman, fatally wounds the brothers of accused murderer, Tan Cleghorn. "Today Cochran left his home with a shotgun on his shoulder... the Cleghorn brothers were encountered... When the smoke cleared the brothers were being taken [sic] away and physicians declared they could not live."
20 Famous Cranberry Dishes from famous American Eating Places - Cranberry Chiffon Pie (House by the Road)
A beautiful estate with comfortable rooms and outstanding souther cooking, It is such a delightful place you will want to return again and again. Mrs. Robert Shingler says "We have served Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce for years... with turkey, of course, but also in our favorite Cranberry Chiffon Pie." More info about the House by the Road: https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
2000 Fire Ant Festival Schedule of Events
Theme for the 2000 Fire Ant Festival was a take on "Ghostbusters," Fire Ant Busters
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
2025 Turner County Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
2025 Inaugural Turner County Schools Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: • Clint Cawley – 3x State Champion (Wrestling) • Edd Cunningham – 2x State Champion Coach (Track) • John Dye – 2x State Champion Coach (Eureka) & Community Leader (Football) • Jennifer Felton – 2x State Champion • 24 Gold Medals • FAOY ’95 (Track) • Alan Hobby – Football Field Named in His Honor (Football) • Ronalda Pierce – School Records • Civic Center Gym Namesake (Basketball) • Erik Soliday – Winningest Football Coach in School History • Ulysses Teague – All-Time Scoring Leader (Basketball) • Ben Thomas – Auburn Standout • NFL Career (Football) • Terry Walker – Auburn Standout (Football) • Joe Wilson – 1976 State Championship Coach (Football) This inaugural class represents excellence, dedication, leadership, and school pride - on the field, on the sidelines, and throughout our community. We are incredibly proud to honor their lasting impact and to officially establish a tradition that will continue for generations to come.
Once the home of Claud McLendon, son of J.T. McLendon.
Obituary for Captain Jack Austin Scott The Tifton Gazette (December 14, 2001) Jack Austin Scott, 80, of Ashburn, died December 12, 2001, at Tift Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Graveside services were held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashburn. A native and lifelong resident of Ashburn, Mr. Scott was the son of Dr. W. R. Scott and Susie Tyler Scott, both deceased. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Raines Scott, who died October 8, 1994, and an infant son. Mr. Scott was the retired manager of Kaiser Chemicals and the founder of Scott Oil Company. He was a member of the Ashburn First Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Scott served as mayor of Ashburn from 1959-60. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a First Lt. with the 301st Bomber Group, where he was a B-17 pilot. Mr. Scott was in air combat in Sicily, Naples, Georgia, Balkans, and Europe. His bomber was shot down over the Mediterranean, and he spent 18 months in a German POW camp. He received the Prisoner of War Metal, Army of Occupation Medal, European-African-Middle Easter Theater Service Metal, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medical with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and two Purple Hearts. Mr. Scott was honorably discharged as a captain from the USAF Reserve June 4, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Scott of Ashburn; one son and daughter-in-law; one daughter and son-in-law; one step son; three step daughters; six grandchildren; one grandchild; several step-grandchildren and two nieces.
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