11 30 1276 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/87eaaf18423b4e86c98a9592f303be19.jpg a22b0721d05e532c8a3d188042a3af74 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pivot running over a cotton field Description An account of the resource Julianne Road in Ashburn, Georgia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 14, 2021 Agriculture Ashburn Georgia Cotton Julianne Road Pivot https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9f60595f275cb252aa9018ce588b907b.jpg dc9f9313f5471bff421772eba0fff0b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pond with reflection Description An account of the resource Ewing Farm Road in Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 14, 2021 Ashburn Georgia Ewing Farm Road Pond https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9b2543b9e722cb83e3b774bdf6b98520.jpg 858251e832d4208f9c435cce7dcdf145 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Son Story Road Description An account of the resource Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 14, 2021 Ashburn Georgia Dirt Roads Peanuts Son Story Road https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e3df72bdd004c2f49665c2280c301549.jpg a1a30fbd394efcfe8711722ef602fc20 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sunflower Field Description An account of the resource Ireland Road in Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 18, 2021 Agriculture Ashburn Georgia Ireland Road Sunflower https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/18aa98b9c8fee27ff0a839bb375b9f23.jpg e2e3c9b418030673a2d9d3966625049f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sunset over field with pivot Description An account of the resource Highway 112 W in Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 10, 2021 Ashburn Georgia Highway 112 Pivot Sunset https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/df9eeb46ce361e8d1b49353daec34d17.jpg 383a152f6cec48ddd0ce8882bca243de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unnamed private road off of Murray Road Description An account of the resource Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 14, 2021 Ashburn Georgia Murray Road https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/98638b3d398854f4d4764b44887c6267.jpg c2a9134a906f4a48b9d06d2e38e69f04 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a7bcbf1a92519448c485e069043c09ce.jpg 635b03962e3aab5e7fa5ba928b59b709 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5cd31a9fa09be2a60f0d8799b1f3b24e.jpg 64ee4878aa03ee7d5386cbd27266b73e https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2cfa61cc261d035892a76ad66866b21c.jpg 7be7f5933ab5e8608d0c7fe0e315ca24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sunset over the Turner County Courthouse Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 22, 2021 Ashburn Georgia First Baptist Church Shingler Building Sunset Turner County Courthouse Turner County Jail https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/66fd9ecd9add4adee818973092433101.mp3 d78f34614387d6a791e8bcb90fd92330 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Sami Mastrario Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford Location The location of the interview Sycamore, Georgia Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound TC Project: Do you remember what year you started working at the Wiregrass? Linda: I only worked there two summers… in 1964 & 1965. TC Project: What did you work on? Linda: I did everything but set-typing; that kind of thing. I wrote weddings. I laid out ads. … TC Project: So did you actually work the printing press yourself? Linda: No. Jere Jordan worked the printing press. And F.M. Tison worked the linotype machine. But it was a hot type. He set all the type except for some of the ad type and some of the headlines; some of the big headlines and ad type were set by hand. Some of it was old wooden type and there is no telling how old it was… Most of what I did was society stuff. The news back then was so-and-so visited so-and-so. People called this info in. There were a couple of ladies out in the county that called each week; like a lady in the Amboy community, she would call; the Rebecca community, she would call and tell us so-and-so visited Cordele. So-and-so visited their relative or whatever. That was news! That is mainly what I was in charge of on the paper. But Mrs. Nora always had a weather report listed on the front page. TC Project: What was your favorite part about working at the Wiregrass? Mrs. Nora Lawrence? Linda: I enjoyed the experience. I was in “J” [journalism] school at the time and so the experience that I got as far as writing was good. But Mrs. Nora was such a character. And of course, Austin [Saxon] was there too and I had known him forever. He started in the 1950s until 1994. He was so good and no one could ever figure out why he stayed here. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2 minutes, 14 seconds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Linda Wiggins Williford - Wiregrass Farmer History Subject The topic of the resource The Wiregrass Farmer in the 1960s Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 30, 2021 Description An account of the resource To read more of Linda Wiggins Williford's interview, click here: <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/</a> Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison II (1914-1979) Jere Jordan Linda Wiggins Williford Nora Lawrence Smith The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/41e1b922c04a2c2c792c461f361114f6.mp3 3e6a766b2b8cd4149bb129a8e4203f43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Sami Mastrario Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Joyce McHugh Reed (with help of Wayne Reed) Location The location of the interview Amboy, Georgia Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Turner County Project (TCP): How long have you lived in Turner County? Joyce Reed (JR): Lord, I will have to think back. It was in the [19]30s. Wayne Reed (WR): She was born in Pitts, Georgia in Wilcox County [in 1918]. And then her family moved down here. JR: We came to Turner County, I think I was in the 7th grade [approximately 1931-1932]. TCP: And why did you move to Turner County? JR: Well, my dad was a sharecropper and he moved from one landowner to another about every year or two. And so he moved here with a man named Guy Reed that he rented to. He subrented from another man and my daddy sharecropped with him. And we have been here since then. TCP: Where did you move to in Turner County? JR: We moved to a place called Davisville. A little community up near the hunting lodge [Red Pebble??]. It was on that farm but back a little ways. They lived and worked on that farm for a little while. From that place to a district called Amboy to the top of this hill [behind Reed Lane]. We called it the McHugh Hill because that was my daddy’s name [Joe McHugh]. TCP: How long did you live there? JR: Til I got married. I graduated from high school in 1936 in Rebecca. We only had 11 grades. We got married in 1942. WR: Daddy [Bobby Reed] was 17 years older than her. He was born in 1901. When World War I came along, daddy had a broke[n] leg and could not go off. When WW2 came along, he was just about too old for that war too but he broke the same leg again. Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2 minutes, 42 seconds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joyce McHugh Reed (102-year-old TC citizen) biographical intro Description An account of the resource This is a quick introductory clip to Joyce McHugh Reed, 102-year-old Turner County citizen. She was a daughter and wife of a sharecropper. <br /><br />To read the rest of the interview, click here: <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 3, 2021 Joyce McHugh Reed Wayne Reed https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f7a9425b215cb2219a7167780f425f68.mp3 905a4f88de86f6fa7fe6676ef24e43b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Sami Mastrario Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Mike Mastrario Location The location of the interview Sycamore, Georgia Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Turner County Project (TCP): When was your first visit to Turner County? Mike Mastrario (M): I am gonna say probably June/July 1992. TCP: Explain how you found out about Turner County? M: We saw a house in Country Living Magazine and it had a section called the “Real Estate Sampler.” The house we wanted to see was in Rebecca, Georgia. We called the real estate agent, it was an agent out of Tifton, but they said that the house was under contract but there were a lot of other houses in the area for sale. So she sent me a little real estate magazine that showed different areas with houses for sale. We saw how big Tifton was and decided we didn’t want to live in Tifton. So we started looking at some of the surrounding areas in the book and there were some houses for sale in Turner County. They were extremely inexpensive. We initially came down to look at a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house on 5 acres down the middle of West End Avenue. We saw the condition of the houses around there and figured whatever money we put into this house, which needed a bunch of work done, we would never reclaim that value. So we looked at it and passed. The real estate agent was driving us, George Beasly from Ashburn, and we came back up West End Avenue and jokingly he said, “That big house there is for sale.” He was referring to the big 2 story Victorian [the Betts-Shealy House] with the grass about 2 feet tall and it was very unkempt. He said, “It’s really nice inside and it’s for sale!” and he sort of laughed like maybe it was out of our price range or that it was not quite what we were looking for and my wife said, “Can you get us the key so we can look at it?” The real estate agent said, “Really!?” To which I replied, “If she wants the key, get us the key.” Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 2 minutes, 57 seconds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mike Mastrario on how he found Turner County while living in New Jersey Description An account of the resource To read the full interview, check out this link: <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 4, 2021 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Betts-Shealy House Mike Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/67599aebb51aa6abe8747f2245ddb9ef.mp3 ec8d1d7c0c17b23496ea69bc1a36a1cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound Virginia: It was a suspicious time. Everyone had an ulterior motive for something in my mind at least. We had went on a little hike in the woods. I ain’t got no business down in the woods but we went. We ran across the Knight Riders in the woods. It was Halloween and it was something like maybe 1969 or something like that, and they were down in the woods and they had a man hanging up, but it wasn’t like a person, it was a dummy Turner County Project: Like an effigy. Virginia: It was what we thought was a real person but it wasn’t no real person, it was a dummy. We stepped up there to peep around the corner- you know, peeping through the woods at them and Mr. Robby [Reeves], the man’s farm we lived on, came up behind and said, “What the hell are ya’ll doing out here? Get your little - get out from here.” Then he started spanking our behinds and told us, “I’ll be by to talk to your momma in the morning. Now y’all be quiet and get on out of here.” Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1 minute, 26 seconds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Virginia Smith - Running up on the KKK in the Woods in 1969[?] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 4, 2021 KKK Race Relations in Turner County Roby Reeves Virginia Smith https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/33f072ab091d6f518190b0956203e68d.jpg 9d63ed315a23d08cdf5f84b3d8b8fd78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Person An individual. Birth Date 1953 Birthplace Sycamore, Georgia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Virginia Smith Subject The topic of the resource A portrait of Virginia Smith. Description An account of the resource Born in 1953, Virginia Smith arrived into this world in Sycamore, Georgia delivered at home by a midwife. Due to the time period’s racist social policies, the hospital was a “whites only” establishment. But this was just her first introduction to racism. She went on to face the integration of Turner County Schools, harsh slurs by school administrators, wrongful terminations, and adversity throughout her life, but she also had so many blessings: 6 wonderful kids, role models who helped her throughout the journey, and perseverance in spades to complete her education 25 years after she was supposed to graduate. The Turner County Project was so fortunate to sit down with Virginia on September 4, 2021 to hear her experiences. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/09/16/virginia-smith/">Link to Virginia Smith's Interview with the Turner County Project.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 4, 2021 Ashburn Public Schools Integration of Turner County Schools Race Relations in Turner County Virginia Smith https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7652beca066109ca6beae610b44ae9b6.jpg b42afc057260f441591e04a9315ab04f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/45f83f72c4d95f6774406b77f1c76267.jpg 959bffe67a83d786d77e35d320227faa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jack Albritton Subject The topic of the resource A portrait of Jack Albritton, former Sycamore Mayor and business owner. Also, a portrait of Jack Albritton with daughter Rene Albritton Fortson. Description An account of the resource James Riley “Jack” Albritton, who turns 95 in 2022, has lived a life worth talking about. He served in the Air Corps at age 17 (yes, underage) to help clean up Pearl Harbor. He created a thriving mechanic business in the sleepy town of Sycamore. He was a role model to young teens in the community, active in local politics, a leader in his church, and has even survived prostate and bladder cancer. He lived and breathed his work but even retirement doesn’t slow him down. Just ask the neighbor who saw him cutting down a tree in his front yard a few years back by himself. The Turner County Project got to sit on the Albritton side porch on January 15, 2022, with Jack, his wife Patsy, and his daughter Rene Fortson to discuss his life and his legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/01/17/jack-albritton/">Link to Jack Albritton's Interview with the Turner County Project.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 15, 2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Ashburn Bank Belflower's Equipment and Machine Works Bill Christian Cortez Henderson Sconyers (1908-2000) D.C. Royal Danny Leggett (1953-2007) Family Grill James Riley "Jack" Albritton Manhattan Shirt Company R.A. McNair Rene Albritton Fortson Sconyers Gin & Warehouse Sycamore Sycamore Baptist Church Sycamore Elementary Sycamore Georgia William Maxie Forshee (1891-1968) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/abf72f5c7c14d9a7fed5c0ef64864abb.jpg 506a43c6dec7a72312c750c3f624dd06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Evans St. Description An account of the resource Location: Evans Street, Ashburn, Georgia Date: March 13, 2021 Read the original of the name and more at: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/22/evans-street/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project John West Evans (1844-1904) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c18ffdb34cba7f4090b8deb46c02c410.jpg 8f00727b91ef3c0399525aceb9150d5a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ae99b8eb124b9aa8002137a004d0c6db.jpg f9c7fe2ee16163e5826d66de170a0f59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hancock Road in Rebecca, Georgia Description An account of the resource Location: Hancock Road in Rebecca, Georgia Date: November 29, 2019 First photo: Scenic view of the Road Second photo: Photo of JJ HANCOCK & MARY ELLA PERRY HANCOCK (Given by Barbara Anne Hancock Perry) To read more about the name origin: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/26/hancock-road/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Barbara Anne Perry Joseph Jonathan Hancock (1886-1958) Mary Ella Perry Hancock (1888-1965) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/dd79eca01cd7309ad2338b4b64342250.jpg 4af9ff02863538ea8dbd3ed52fdf2944 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/98a4dcd7db2c74024f4695b5548e3d98.jpg e40071e6af58faaed77bcdd0680b0e3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnston Rd. in Ashburn, Georgia Description An account of the resource Location: Johnston Road, Ashburn, Georgia Date: March 13, 2021 First photo: Scenic view of Johnston Road Second photo: John Allen (Pop) Johnston (May 26, 1912 – April 13, 2003), namesake of the road. (Given by grandson Jeremy Johnston) To read more about the name origin: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/15/johnston-road/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Jeremy Johnston John Allen (Pop) Johnston (1912-2003). https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/bb0a897ce63d09a77609a283319056e4.jpg 4e4103fb80e0f992b7269c1533c595f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Josella Road in Ashburn, Georgia Description An account of the resource Location: Josella Rd. in Ashburn, GA Date: August 14, 2021 To read more about the name origin: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/08/30/josella-road/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Ella Bohannon Evans (1852-1910) Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (1858-1907) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1e0df62281ce9cec98852586fa8c2ac1.jpg b0b33e817be4edda5471f0b7e36582a5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Road Name Project Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monnie Street in Ashburn, Georgia Description An account of the resource Location: Monnie Street in Ashburn, Georgia Date: August 12, 2021 Read more at: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/08/05/monnie-street/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Fannie McLendon Patton John Robert Patton (1859-1898) Monnie Corine Patton (1897-1969) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a7f1102031ad8548fb68aa0bc2fe15c2.jpg 626d0b8625f5f0dfad5d3b9dfd584eb9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Portraits and interviews collected of the People of Turner County from past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 - present Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Dye Subject The topic of the resource A portrait of John Dye, former school administrator and community volunteer. Description An account of the resource John Dye, who turned 95 in 2022, is perhaps one of the most well-respected citizens in Turner County. He is beloved by many not only because he invested so much of his time and love into his students throughout his almost 50 years in education but because he treats everyone with respect and kindness. His 60+ year marriage to the love of his life Lois was a cornerstone in his life and has produced a family that continues to carry on the Dye legacy within the field of education. The Turner County Project got to sit down with this Turner County icon on February 12, 2022, to reflect on his life. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/02/14/john-dye/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 12, 2022 Ashburn Schools Eureka School Integration Integration of Turner County Schools John Dye Lois Dye https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c0d63f8203ea1c59bc4338950e8b0cc6.jpg 841f1cad87a9b96dfb5b0c98d557f4d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Foodways of Turner County Description An account of the resource Whether it is a fresh picked watermelon from the field, fried chicken, or home grown honey, Turner County is full of so many delicious eats. This is a collection dedicated to the fruits, vegetables, sweets, and other Southern delicacies we grow and make here. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fresh local honey on a homemade biscuit. Description An account of the resource Located on Nesmith Rd. Honey tended by the Cook family. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 1, 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project biscuits Desiree Cook honey Justin Cook Sarah Cook Sheldon Cook https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/594b1eb3383ce78115c7c9e94101627d.png 8e9c591053fbccff149f1d9abcf1ada6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Foodways of Turner County Description An account of the resource Whether it is a fresh picked watermelon from the field, fried chicken, or home grown honey, Turner County is full of so many delicious eats. This is a collection dedicated to the fruits, vegetables, sweets, and other Southern delicacies we grow and make here. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grocery Store at Home Description An account of the resource Jars full of canned vegetables and fruits. Canned and preserved by Sarah and Justin Cook. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 19, 2021 Canning & Preserving Justin Cook Sarah Cook https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/348832b4abea7d5b578cabf835cb2cec.JPG b6b0538085e9ee59e9d5f5757635c576 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4ade45b1557fcc01917460be938d6ab6.JPG fdbe49411d25f29d8450f79fe536a54d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/833a6338e6452ecde693841814c18ffd.JPG 82bff00b3d7f9054f05821ea187fa58a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Foodways of Turner County Description An account of the resource Whether it is a fresh picked watermelon from the field, fried chicken, or home grown honey, Turner County is full of so many delicious eats. This is a collection dedicated to the fruits, vegetables, sweets, and other Southern delicacies we grow and make here. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freshly Dug Sweet Potatoes Description An account of the resource Sweet potatoes grown by Jake Perry on Nesmith Rd. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 1, 2014 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a17c91614420751a097f063e22af1669.jpg 4f059db64ab6bb2a0edcf7b659b3eec7 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/02cc684391bbe724c0ff2e1b2fc1a29f.jpg eed91027d68f8c20bc6ef4fe487a8de0 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1f4adb2b253f8ab31d100204852147b3.jpg 22e39f5b1bbaf0f38373be2d8f84ab97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Foodways of Turner County Description An account of the resource Whether it is a fresh picked watermelon from the field, fried chicken, or home grown honey, Turner County is full of so many delicious eats. This is a collection dedicated to the fruits, vegetables, sweets, and other Southern delicacies we grow and make here. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Fresh strawberries are aplenty during the spring. For as long as I can remember, here in Ashburn, we have always gotten our fresh strawberries from our favorite local farm operation, Calhoun Produce. Not only are their fruits and veggies the best, but the family is also seriously the sweetest and so supportive of our community. I am all about supporting a local family business and a Georgia Grown product. To learn how to take strawberries and make jam, visit the link below. DISCLAIMER: This recipe requires knowledge of canning/jarring. Please read canning food safety guidelines and follow instructions to ensure no bacteria is introduced into your finished product. If you are well versed in canning, making your homemade strawberry jam will be a breeze! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/02/19/homemade-strawberry-jam-from-fields-to-the-shelf/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 22, 2020 Title A name given to the resource Fresh Strawberries to Strawberry Jam Calhoun Produce Sarah Cook Strawberries Strawberry Jam https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/4a38ca4ad70d54a656a9830752591f4b.jpg 5310107cd1b1a319b19ad44ca6532fdf https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ca244515a4b2816105c3b56e4523e577.jpg e91a625a492180f729755f010ab88b33 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/cf1bce77a7d51b2151a99dae7fdbadc4.jpg dc5a7352c74d5366998666a3edde1b6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rural Scenes of Turner County Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Old Hopewell Primitive Baptist Spring Description An account of the resource In his interview with the Turner County Project, 94-year-old Donzelle Collins recalled his earliest memories of the spring near Old Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church. He was about six or seven when he and the other children, who grew up attending church there, would quietly slip out during services to visit the spring. The church’s seating was divided—men on one side, women on the other, and children in the middle—and no one dared to move or speak. Still, the temptation to sneak away was strong. The children would run down to the spring, lie on the ground, and drink straight from the bubbling water. There was no cup or container, just the earth and the clear water rising naturally from below. The spring fascinated them; as Donzelle remembered, it was rare and magical to see water bubbling up from the ground like that. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/10/08/donzelle-collins/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 4, 2025 Ashburn Hopewell Church Hopewell Road Lisa Garrett Bonnell Oran Collins Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario Theresa Collins Williams Tom Dasher Yolanda Dasher https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/010642de63c25eeeb7b369af3ff73f5f.jpeg 60881a11c2ca191b4f82b91db6e577ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turner County Courthouse Description An account of the resource view from Raney Street Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 18, 2026 Ashburn Raney St. Samantha Mastrario Sami Mastario Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f8c8309b37adbe0cc47f701387943855.jpeg 231eb8725da880e28f19654f97f1bee0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buildings of Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Architectural structures found within Turner County, past and present. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 405 Raney St., Ashburn, GA Description An account of the resource The house was originally built in 1909. Former Turner County resident and historian <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/tag/david-baldwin/">David Baldwin</a> recalls that the house once looked quite different: “At one time, that house was two stories,” <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/tag/david-baldwin/">Baldwin</a> said. “My great-grandmama, <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/tag/ola-alma-thrasher-jackson/">Ola Jackson</a> (1866–1949), ran a boarding house there. One night, it caught on fire, so they removed the top floor, and it became a single-story house. After she passed away, <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/tag/porter-hudson/">Porter Hudson</a> (1884–1958) and my <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/tag/marion-jackson-hudson/">Aunt Marion [Marion Jackson Hudson</a>] (1890–1958), my grandmama's sister - lived there.” It was in the early 1920s that this fire occurred.<br /><br />See more in the post here: <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2026/05/18/405-raney-st-ashburn-ga/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2026/05/18/405-raney-st-ashburn-ga/</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 18, 2026 Ashburn David M. Baldwin Drummer's Inn Marion Jackson Hudson (1890-1958) Ola Alma Thrasher Jackson (1866-1949) Porter Russell Hudson (1884-1958) Raney St. Roger Jones https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8b3fbfc9cd7f06e8d7ae1efc5dcbbfeb.jpg 0905616fe16decdaaf61d22603bf0f0a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9f8a20d8f1d37ee6a1c85ab7118dd101.jpg 3146a899ec15d5e9feed27271fe10397 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ed7116a8c8981430c2ed5e4f2d88d128.jpg 7a50d1be5042564da95f15f979028de0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource City Street Scenes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GORDON STREET 1940 VS 2021 Description An account of the resource Gordon St. in Ashburn, GA - photo 1: March 30, 2021 photo 2&3: Date: late 1940s (based on the cars) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario, unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940s; 2021 Ashburn Gordon St. Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f00e2c87c43d46c4c4254278f6fcfde4.jpg c87c2de1ac2587af22590c8e55c53922 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/328bd7393d6b3d37709946945e57548b.jpg 580fbe90dd3fc66f335053eff1e970ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource City Street Scenes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ashburn Bird's Eye View Description An account of the resource Now and then, 100 years of differences. Some buildings have been added; some are completely gone. Roofs have changed or have caved in. Power lines and paved streets. It may be sad to see our current state of downtown Ashburn but we like to be optimistic and hope for positive change soon; a revitalization of Ashburn. The old photo is a postcard scan from what the TCP *thinks* is the 1920s. It was taken from the top of the courthouse clock tower. In the photo you can see the old smoke stack that was once part of Bett’s Lumber Co. The new photo was taken with a drone May 17, 2023 from right beside the courthouse clock tower to get a similar view. To check out our vintage postcard collection, click here: https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/collections/show/24 photo 1: MAY 17, 2023 (DRONE PHOTO) photo 2: FROM DAVID BALDWIN: “THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN BY IRA TEAGUE (BORN MARCH 25, 1875; DIED MAY 17, 1944). HE IS BURIED AT ROSEHILL [CEMETERY] IN ONE OF THE FIRST PLACES ON THE RIGHT ON THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE FROM THE ASHBURN TOWN IN THE MCLENDON FAMILY PLOT. IRA WAS PARALYZED IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. THE REMARKABLE THING ABOUT THIS PICTURE, AND HE TOOK OTHERS, IS THAT HE COMPLETELY RECOVERED AND WAS ABLE TO CLIMB THE STEPS OF THE CLOCK TOWER AND TAKE THIS PICTURE. HOW DO I KNOW IRA TEAGUE TOOK THESE PICTURES? HE SIGNED ONE OF THEM IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario; Ira Teague Ashburn Betts Lumber Co. Coastal Plains EOA David M. Baldwin E. College Ave. Gordon St. Gordon Street Ira Teaque Samantha "Sami" Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/75739c5c64daf7099c3a9d24aa30426c.jpg 308bf80d13de4ab7fb6002839f1c8bfc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorials, Markers, and Sculptures Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Perry Park Clock Description An account of the resource Located at 304 North Street in Ashburn, GA, this clock was brought to Ashburn from New Jersey. It once belonged to the Mastrario family when they lived at 413 N Main St. (The Betts-Shealy House) from 1992-2000. They had the clock at the end of their driveway. When they moved, they donated the clock to Edgar Perry, Charles Perry, and Paul Perry. The Perry's restored the clock and added the "Perry" topper and "Mastrario" inscription on the clock face and put it in their park. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario; Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2021 Ashburn GA Charles Butler Perry (1943-2013) Edgar Fry Perry (1952-2021) Harvey Paul Perry (1947-2014) Mike Mastrario Perry Funeral Chapel Sue Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b9fc8d149e02859514065734b1289bdd.jpg b01a87baef0a9f514da440a827b501ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Signs, Murals, & Advertisements Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource West Brothers Grocery Store Advertisement Description An account of the resource 40 W. Ashley St. Rebecca, GA "WEST BROS. GROC. YOUR RIO STORE Quality You trust" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario; Turner County Project Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2021