17 30 1274 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f2310899add86b5ef70fc85f4eb914e4.jpg 8cacbf9e782c2f71fbfe97bcc813f9e9 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 Vintage Postcards 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 Fountain Block Postcard Description An account of the resource "Fountain Block showing Fountain Trading Co., Planter's Bank, and Bell Pharmacy, Sycamore, Ga." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived unknown Fountain Trading Co. Planter's Bank Sycamore https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/73fe15dc9d2e5351d057ad4ba7f8b18c.jpg b12e378d9e68e91aaecf359f1a148937 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d34c3c9e473e5ec95c444e652b3e32f1.jpg 93e9c031f228b45e1365f97db72577f6 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e4a2ef4d17949904927d4a6bc038c777.jpg 0a7fd8919b75c54a00825fb70174b75b 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 Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 Frank Marion "F.M." Tison receipt book for Ashburn Bank, 1912. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March-June 1912 Ashburn Ashburn Bank Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (1881-1951) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a036563a275219498c354f36efda3794.jpg c3f7d7470b8d0eaaf6d1a0893b71fd17 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 Freds and Family Dollar Shops Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Family Dollar Freds 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/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! 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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. 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 crushed peaches for a cobbler Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 8, 2025 Peaches Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario 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/689c707d017086527712c193a06a7a57.png 91e65098db6888b42ec9591aaa4d570a 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 picked blueberries Description An account of the resource Freshly picked blueberries from Nesmith Rd. Blueberry bush tended to my Amanda Cook Perry and Michael Perry. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sarah Cook Amanda Cook Perry Blueberries Michael Perry Sarah Cook https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6af7ab21689e39a65354cb5d9ab2716b.pdf fb04abd62ac7a7a031f94cb780f58eb0 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 Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 From Sawdust to Sanctuary: 1889-1976 Description An account of the resource Ashburn Methodist Church Alma Jessup Comer (1881-1948) Annelle Frances Thrasher Murphy (9/12/1897 - 6/3/1987) Annie Haynie Story (1911-1997) Arthur Riddick Smith (1886-1975) Ashburn Methodist Church Aurena Emmie Josephine Evans Burgess (7/22/1880 - 3/2/1974) Austin A Saxon Jr (1927 - 2/3/2001) Bessie Lawrence Beverly North Bill Greer Monroe (1915-1989) Callie Killebrew Carolyn Elizabeth "Carrie" Green McLendon (1849-1932) Cecil Adair Clarence Emmett "C.E." Thrasher (1875-1946) David M. Harp Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm Dock Henry Rose (1878-1947) Donald M. Dasher (1919-1988) Dr. Christopher C. Goss (1913-2003) Dr. Julian Cicero "Jack" Greene (1928-2017) E.B. Judge Edwin A. Rogers (1881-1954) Elihue James Hodge (1837-1915) Elizabeth Sharpe Zorn (1913-1986) Ella Bohannon Evans (1852-1910) Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (5/22/1858 - 9/27/1907) Emily Clyde McKenzie Reyher (1912-1994) Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953) Enos F. Knowles (1887-1975) F.E. Hudson Florence Baxter Frank H. Criswell (1906-1992) G.W. Stubbs George Sterling Evans (1872-1903) George W. Smith Jr. (1920-1945) Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) Gwen Goss Kaye H.H. Averett H.L. Dixon H.S. Dixon Hazel Turner Kerns (1895-1968) Helen Jordan Henry A. "Bo" Miller Jr. (1933-2020) Henry James “Pok” McKenzie (1922-1992) Hudson Avenue Ida Judge J.C. Roberts J.H. Porcher Jack Webb Zorn (1913-1986) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) Jessie C. Hickman Joe Lawrence (1858-1939) John A. Holloway Jr. (1922-1999) John Goss John Henry Gilmore (12/20/1851 - 9/6/1920) John Hilliard Johnston Sr. (1919-1988) John J. Story Jr. (1921-1944) John Jackson Story (1882-1959) John Lamkin "J.L." Evans (1874-1934) John Robert Launius (1889-1974) John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) John West Evans (1844-1904) Joseph T. McLendon Sr. (1846-1926) Josephine Evans Miller (1901-1981) Kathleen Thrasher Clark (1892-1970) Keenan P. Baker (1885-1942) L.C. Killebrew Lamont Street Larry Lambert (1941-2008) Lawrence R. Judge Louise Shingler Cannon (1908-1993) Lucius Bedell Griffin (1910-1999) Lula Hodge Madison Avenue Maggie Hall Lawrence (1860-1933) Main Street Margaret Hursey Marion Tharpe Mary "May" Jenkins Betts (1863-1931) Maurice Grahl Morgan Sabb Cantey (1864-1921) Mrs. E.E. Judge Mrs. Georgia Evans Mrs. J.L. Evans Mrs. M.S. Cantey Mrs. Mattie Matthews Nellie C. Boland (1910-1966) Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989) Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) Ollie Clyde Hughes Reinhardt (1887-1955) Olynthus C. Turner (1898-1976) Orren H. Lay (1851-1891) Ouida Hodge Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929) Rainey Street Ralph Reginald Cox (1894-1968) Rev. C.H. McCord Rev. C.T. Bickley Rev. H.P. Myers Rev. J.C. Flanders Rev. J.H. Taylor Rev. J.J. Williams Rev. J.M. Glenn Rev. J.O.A. Cook Rev. P.H. Crumpler Rev. R. E. Towson Rev. R.M. Booth Rev. Tom Christian Rhoda Van Buskirk Story (1890-1982) Robert "Bob" P. Adamson Robert Edward Lee Betts (1867 - 1934) Robert Payne Fain (1860-1921) Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966) Roy Marion Sumner Jr. (1920-1942) T.F. Britt Thomas A. Judge (1872-1946) Thomas Evans "Buddy" Kennedy Jr. (1911-1986) Victoria Evans W.C. Bass W.F. Hixon Wilburn Speight William A. Long William A. Shingler (1859-1922) William D. Alexander Jr. (1923-1997) William Killen Jenkins (1866-1945) William W. Odom Jr. (1919-1943) William Warren Ashburn (1838-1906) Willie Frances Rowan Goss (1914-2001) Woodrow W Faircloth (1912-1994) Youlie C. Killibrew Zula Anna Blackwell Cantey (1866-1957) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0da8a2ef9bda3eb8d5dc58bae37e9eac.jpg 69335e4977aa152b896446fb824ee788 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6b6cb4131a095e69e01d7d5373a026d3.jpg ec5ba13979b48b9819684b5343727f7b 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 G.C. McKenzie home Description An account of the resource 765 N. Main St. in Ashburn, GA Known as the Shingler House, this lovely home represents the Neoclassical Revival period. Constructed in 1908, the building features a multi-hipped, red tile roof, exposed rafters, and monumental portico. The porte cochere was enclosed in 1914 when a sun room was added. Built for Clyde Shingler McKenzie by father J. S. Shingler for wedding present. It was the former home of Betty Shingler Talmadge, wife to Herman Talmadge (governor and former US Senator). To see interior photos and learn more about the history of the home, view this post here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/05/20/765-n-main-st-c-1908/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 24, 2021 Beverly Clyde Shingler McKenzie (1887-1934) Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) Herman Eugene Talmadge Jr. (1942-2014) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) Leila Elizabeth “Betty” Shingler Talmadge (1923-2005) N. Main St. Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2948246e2794c07918db136b4fc23ace.jpg 7d7901297f038e3c77d093bc48e145f5 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 Gabe's Cemetery Description An account of the resource also fondly known as Gabe's Tater Patch. circa 1890s Howell Circle in Ashburn, Ga Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 13, 2021 Gabe's Cemetery Howell Circle Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8dedd9f5c751d455201cdef94e86754d.jpg bd58885ee8cf46f5a168a59589ffb850 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 Gabe's Cemetery Description An account of the resource Location: Howell Circle, Ashburn, GA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 13, 2021 Ashburn Gabe's Cemetery Howell Circle Rd. Samantha “Sami” Mastrario Sami Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/311c5f365712e68ee908127c6d47cbd8.jpg 9e0df5f633a6e51b66bf1f2e57f91068 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 Local Noteworthy Newspaper Clippings Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, The Ashburn Advance, & The Turner County Banner 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 Game of Turner County coming Description An account of the resource "The Game of Turner County is coming soon. The board game is based around buying and selling properties and trying to run other players our of business and bankrupt them. The Wiregrass Festival [now known as the Fire Ant Festival] is contracting with MGP, in Michigan, a national company. MGP makes the game, named after the local community where it will be sold, and contract with local groups to sell the game as a fundraiser. The game is similar to Monopoly and other property/real estate board games, but does have a number of major differences." ... Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 28, 1996 Ben Baker Fire Ant Festival Sue Mastrario The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9ca2360de10b75ee7b67f7c6508f4ff2.jpeg 1cd2a7065d33872f2a822713484fbd4e 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 Garrett's Dinette Description An account of the resource Pictured is the building that was Garrett's Dinette which was owned by W.C. Garrett and Annie Belle Sellars Garrett. To learn more about Garrett's Dinette, check out this interview with Donald Garrett. https://turnercountyproject.com/2022/10/26/donald-garrett/ Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donald Garrett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 Annie Belle Sellars Garrett (1907-1988) Donald Garrett Garrett's Dinette William Cluria Garrett (1906-1996) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c39dcfae12ca37433f1616a0ae168c57.jpg 21cfcdb68ae242593fe6115686933322 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6679a6d3ca68cef5d2dcefe37d3494df.jpg 2a542362a3bdba87bd1f369057fe835a 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 Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 Gayle Garrett Spradlin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-1953 Patricia "Gayle" Garrett Spradlin (1946-2023) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ce654abc1fd2c832f34178fdd8baff87.jpg 3902eb69fad9e2ab1b1e801727735097 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 Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934 Description An account of the resource Have you ever seen this marker? This is a US. Coast &amp; 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!<br /><br />These reference points are developed and maintained by NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS). These permanent marks are called “survey marks” (you may hear survey marks called “benchmarks,” but benchmarks are only one type of survey mark).<br /><br />Often, survey marks are marked with a metal disk. If you want to try to find them, you can search this interactive map for the locations of all 17! <a href="https://noaa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=190385f9aadb4cf1b0dd8759893032db&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawG0EhhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWzqzPD26bPd5e1jRx8byTJHUQXF25I8saY47b_5ylu8T27EA126GXs0SQ_aem_2-Vt9HU5rrHjZD5ojotpww">View here</a><br /><br />Location: Corner of E. College Avenue &amp; McLendon St. in Ashburn, GA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2021 E. College Ave. Geodetic Survey Bench Mark McLendon St. Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/421a3dc571e29dcbebadffda50976b8b.PNG cd3fe2588d11463fee5caf118308d508 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 Obituaries 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 George Betts - Leader in Turner County Permanent Prosperity Program - The Country Gentleman Description An account of the resource "Georgia must carry on his work to the splendid end he sought." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The State (Columbia, S.C.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 22, 1923 George Terrell Betts Sr. (1881-1923) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/3557b5ac6d094f2b3f36057c5e3ada1f.JPG 78667b211f724460d14415c4ab589f20 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 National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. 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 George T. Betts (2 articles) Subject The topic of the resource "A splendid American; forward-looking, enterprising, courageous, but with that reasoned and tempered courage that responsibility develops." George T. Betts died unexpectedly of acute appendicitis. The articles discuss his lasting legacy with "The Turner County Plan" also known as the "Cow, Hog, and Hen Program." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The State (Columbia, S.C.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 19, 1923 Cow Hog and Hen Program George Terrell Betts Sr. (1881-1923) Turner County Permanent Prosperity Program Turner County Plan https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/76174b344c4f75ee8afe11bc2a57f9cd.JPG 32ddf4c711ad85e9dd070ecc3fb70dd3 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 National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. 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 Georgia Boy Description An account of the resource Herman Eugene Talmadge, grandson of former Governor Talmadge, and his mother, the former Miss Betty Shingler, of Ashburn, GA., send their picture via V-mail to father Herman Talmadge, of the United States Navy." page 11 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 14, 1943 Herman Eugene Talmadge Jr. (1942-2014) Leila Elizabeth “Betty” Shingler Talmadge (1923-2005) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2f54111e818c8730c504be5f40f889e9.png 0b798e64b870000bfcf94928c93689b9 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 Georgia forestry, Vol. 31, no. 1 Subject The topic of the resource Billy J. Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/data/dlg/ggpd/pdfs/dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bf600-b-pp1-bf6-b31-s1.pdf">https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bf600-b-pp1-bf6-b31-s1</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mar. 1978 Billy J. Williams (1929-1997) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ca4e7812644f5c317f81dbe40966f4f6.jpg 78966ff1cc8772ea6e5f56098b8f447a 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 Public Works Camps/Convict Camp 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 Georgia Fugitive, Robert Kieth, Held by St. Louis Police Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Atlanta Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 19, 1937 Ashburn Public Works Camp https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5fb5c8da6e5a6f2f93bd7c0c61f099ea.JPG 931a58f7c94d72f4534fb0f18ef873a1 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 Georgia Historical Commission Turner County Marker Description An account of the resource 142-1 Georgia Historical Commission 1954 TURNER COUNTY This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 18, 1905, is named for Capt. Henry Gray Turner who was captured by Union troops at Gettysburg. A resident of Nashville and later of Quitman, he served in the legislature, and in Congress from 1881 to 1897. About 1855 the Battle fo Sandy Sink was tough two miles easy of Cool Springs with the Indians under Billy Bow Legs. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff John B. Cason, Ordinary W.A. Greer, Clerk of the Superior Court C.L. Royal, Tax Receiver V.A. Freeman, Tax Collector T.E. Brown and Treasurer J.H. Gorday. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario; Turner County Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available February 20, 2021 Charles Lafayette Royal (1853-1917) Henry Gray Turner (1839-1904) James Henry Gorday (1863-1921) John B. Cason Thomas Edward Brown (1865-1938) Virgil A. Freeman (1840-1913) William A. Greer (1863-1921) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6535af4b79c4765df75f429e816e2725.tif 54f266554a42b17db448602572f278ad https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fbf22741b461460891f85653223d0ba8.tif 549d22a33f8aa869bac7e6dd43afa76e 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 Photos of Turner County Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 GEORGIA NORTHERN train Description An account of the resource GEORGIA NORTHERN No. 14 Type: FTA Builder/Date: Electro Motive, 1944 Location/Date: Ashburn, GA Feb 9, 1969 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 9, 1969 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a86b6c65745286513892e087b7ae36d3.tif 59fa99e3b22f752ba1cd0cfb0abbbe14 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/aa95e3667ff7959f4192eb0b122ac69e.tif d728c412ee4517dbf6e9380f332478aa 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 Vintage Postcards Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 GEORGIALAND - GREETINGS FROM ASHBURN, GA. (vintage postcard) Description An account of the resource 9A-H104 C.T. Art Colortone Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GENUINE CURTEICH (Chicago) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0d48ada7e9527c1647499c0e9e19a1e0.jpg 1e946091096c3a8ea68c867758e05816 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 Mysteries, True Crime, and more 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 Georgian Gets 20 Years in Slaying; Faces Incest Trial in Turner County Subject The topic of the resource Daughter is involved in case against Father Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Valdosta Daily Times Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 20, 1959 Ashburn Charles S. Hunt (1899-1974) Lillian Helen Wright Grice (~1942-1983) Roy Wright (1912-1992) William Franklin Huggins (1898-1951) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d3527931d6faa2451c55adefab9ffe72.jpg 1e01fa6a12d54c067e1aa8f67bd830b6 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 Photos 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 German Prisoner Help is Available All Year Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 15, 1945 POW Camp The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/692063ef6ed5595308bc9d10df8b0781.jpg e98c0ea3033fe23d615d3b465a75ec2f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d86c6a29193fbb3306b820d25875d5f0.jpg de00b06eb562e290420d83a984295d1b 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 Prisoner of War (POW) Camp Description An account of the resource This collection includes mostly clippings from the Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman, the local Turner County Legal Organ and Newspaper but also any other relevant document scan and photos that reference the Prisoner of War Camp located in 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 Germans Behind Wire at POW Camp; Lt. Staluka is CO Description An account of the resource 250 prisoners, 65 U.S. personnel, and one medic. The camp was started in late 1943 and disbanded in 1946. Most of the prisoners spoke German with a few who could speak English. They built tables, mounted animals, painted, turpentined, stacked peanuts, and helped farmers. "The farmers didn't pay the prisoners directly, but they normally gave them money for cigarettes and other things. The personnel in the camp woud give them cigarettes and ... money to buy a few luxuries." "Located on a field about 500 feet square. It had four guard houses without windows. There were flood lights so that no one could escape. There were ten strings of barbed wire around it and in it." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Wiregrass Farmer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Ashburn Geoghagan Lumber Co. Lad N' Dad Slacks POW Camp Sheally's Mill The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/b370a483891da68d4f1c4aef56d3d60f.jpg ebe10c93b815689ebf3e38075468b74a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7c3202a3355198b7c6ea243dff0d87b8.jpg 659c8baf6051058be8d2cc0cafe883b6 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 Misc. Documents, Books, and Items Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. 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 Giddens Coins Description An account of the resource These coins were used to pay employees who worked at the W.W. "Bill" Giddens’ sawmill in Coverdale. The employees could use the coins at the company-owned store. There was also an agreement with the Ashburn merchants that they would accept them as payment and Mr. Giddens would come around monthly to collect the coins and pay the merchants. Giddens Lumber Company W.W. "Bill" Giddens https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9bda8a1ba59400976ab2f75f32501fdc.jpg a7ade06a50a95794b59df8529582cabe 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 National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County Description An account of the resource Any newspaper that is not considered "local" - meaning created in Turner County, Georgia. This collection includes national newspapers far and wide as well as surround counties and community. 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 Gin is Built Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 31, 1936 Coverdale Coverdale Gin William Maxie Forshee (1891-1968) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8e349f1a28885b7cbb6961fb0ce2ea50.pdf 96e9edf10aa2861c0084bf36fbe215b3 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6f2eaf78a9dc9398a59d17f91c776d1e.pdf 894b48a281585c25b4e09246be1feba6 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 Shelley Zorn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Gloria Pylant Location The location of the interview Turner County Alternative School (old Ashburn High School on Gilmore St.) Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Tape Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 23:28 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 Gloria Pylant Interview Subject The topic of the resource Gloria covered the topics of the Ashburn High School burning down in the 1950s; She touched base on moving to Boston for 7-8 years before moving back and teaching as a teacher during the Integration period in Turner County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Turner County Art Council/Ashburn Historic Preservation Commission Oral History Project Description An account of the resource Full interview can be heard here: https://youtu.be/nyqf2g43Cr8 Alton E. Ellis (1917-1974) Ashburn Ashburn Schools Gloria Pylant Integration Integration of Turner County Schools Shelley Zorn