39 30 1328 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/da3cee4c7acd55e17f5bdb7bb6391507.jpg 45a0c1c256e75785beb05e1615440f50 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 The Piggly Wiggly Description An account of the resource The Piggly Wiggly recently celebrated 50 years in Ashburn in March 2024! We love our hometown grocery store. Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sami Mastrario E. Monroe Ave. Piggly Wiggly Samantha "Sami" Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d46ddd630075ee8dc74cfacf7c22b615.jpg c555811048bc09d4ec575bf680906c0f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f4c1adec76c3257fe48db684e6d2d4a0.jpg 7153eafeb4dd0b9f41c02feb67eab4c4 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 the Pink Panther Description An account of the resource "I Came To Party How About You" The Pink Panther Club Location: 217 Hardin Ave, Ashburn, GA 31714 The club is owned and operated by Willie Gene Grimes since 1970. 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 Ashburn Hardin Ave. Pink Panther Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Willie Gene Grimes https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6156204f0593b455b28213b287011f4a.jpg 53cc9a9bddef558b2c8d1ce7a6000f34 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 The Plastic Peanut Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26, 1974 Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Big Peanut Monument Gold Kist Peanuts I-75 Interstate 75 Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/fefe8eeb640c30f389b15bc93fa08128.jpg 7b79decfb06ef3b6688b8a4936436406 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 The Royal Goober Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Atlanta Constitution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 3, 2003 Ashburn Big Peanut Fire Ant Festival Nora Lawrence Smith (1885-1971) The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/67db8bb72202049e3d26ea93d3168f04.jpg f641acaee3705084e7eccb0f02378e6e 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 The Shingler Residence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Emma Shipman Baldwin Shingler (11/19/1867-8/13/1953) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) Sparrow's Nest https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8c8b3c3ce8d85220ee6ee0bb4bd6cab7.jpg e0b66315e918709bc9fb15c80232c584 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 The State of Georgia gives $55,000 towards the Big Peanut Monument restoration Description An account of the resource Pictured at front steps of Turner County Courthouse 1st: Ashley Miller (Executive Director Ashburn-Turner Co. Chamber), Nick Denham (County Commissioner), Dennis Kendrick (Young Farmer Advisor), Sheriff Andy Hester, Mayor Sandra Lumpkin (Ashburn), Dana Whiddon (County Commissioner), GA Senator Carden Summers 2nd: Magistrate Judge Blake Christian, Brad Calhoun (County Commissioner), Robby Royal (EMS Director), Jason Clark (TCHS Principal, unknown, Donna Nesmith (Chamber Board member), unknown 3rd: Michelle Owens, Jennifer Thomas, Brad Christian (Chamber Board Member), Hank Pate, Mark Robinson (EMA Director) Back row: Craig Matthews (Turner County Schools Superintendent), Ann Kendrick (Turner County Board of Education), Eva Joiner, Jan Winter (Elections Supervisor for Turner County), Penny Thomas (Probate Court Judge), Bernard Joiner 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 July 31, 2022 Andy Hester Ann Kendrick Ashburn Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce Ashley Miller Bernard Joiner Big Peanut Monument Blake Christian Brad Calhoun Brad Christian Carden Summers Craig Matthews Dana Whiddon Dennis Kendrick Donna Nesmith Eva Joiner Hank Pate Jan Winter Jason Clark Jennifer Thomas Mark Robinson Michelle Owens Nick Denham Penny Thomas Robby Royal Ross Kendrick Sandra Lumpkin Turner County Board of Commissioners Turner County Courthouse Young Farmers Chapter https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/675d4102ec51bfdc44e225dcb857149d.jpg 9ef85dd5b54e77eb84d34889aa62f788 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 The Story Home on Lee St. Description An account of the resource The home of Alex and Essena “Essa” Howell Story. Alex has worn many hats throughout his life, but the two that stick out to me are former Mayor and Sheriff! Alex was Sheriff from 1929-1944 and mayor of Ashburn for most of 1954-1972. <br /><br />To read Alex's obituary, check out this link: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70329166/alexander_stevens_story?fbclid=IwY2xjawG0EBBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXhftmwkHGOYn4l9Qoe5ChX1bt-IR-Ma-kHFlfBCsL4xKr6pfT3kz0hBAg_aem_xu48BNM2SQD5IVB-OBA2Pg">obituary of Alex Story</a><br /><br />Location: 408 S. Lee St in Ashburn, GA<br /><br />From Linda Wiggins Williford:<br /><span>"Mrs. Essa loved having wedding showers at her house and the Garden Club frequently met there, too. She had a lovely home and liked to use it."</span> 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 Alexander Stevens Story (1892-1973) Essena "Essa" Howell Story (1905-1993) Garden Club Lee St. Linda Wiggins Williford Samantha "Sami" Mastrario https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/01d93d6d632229c860662f259c62b432.jpg 00d09bbe9b7f8c25a7386a0cf605967e https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0b666fe7e9935a278dce0eab2009fc34.jpg dbff16cd19f18ca5c6e3f3373af74076 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 The Sycamore Hotel Description An account of the resource From Lisa: "Found in my Grandparents’ Old Album W. C. & Annie Bell Garrett of Sycamore. GA" Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lisa Garrett Bonnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 1960 Annie Belle Sellars Garrett (1907-1988) Lisa Garrett Bonnell Sycamore Sycamore Hotel William Cluria Garrett (1906-1996) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e26e39ad1d784799a14fd2298f540eda.jpg d54c6b0f926b3ed14edcb1ac53201020 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/af3f7951a58282cd8ab98272c223198a.jpg b7936b825703b355dd9fbc1a069b5a1d 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 The Tison Home Description An account of the resource Located at 605 Hudson Avenue in Ashburn, Ga. This home was built for Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Sr. and his Pearl Perry Tison around 1913-1914. It later became the longtime home of Frank M. "F.M." Tison, Jr. and his wife Daisy Lane Tison. It remained in the Tison family until Daisy's death in 2016. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sami Mastrario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 18, 2020 Daisy Lane Tison (1918-2016) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison (1881-1951) Frank Marion "F.M." Tison II (1914-1979) Pearl Perry Tison (12/26/1879 - 10/23/1941) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/09381c833c5a140766a7f36af9d5d9d3.jpg f2dd388e630345b04db0bf8f890aa4d4 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 The Turner County Stock Yards Description An account of the resource A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. <br /><br />When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. <br /><br />Check out her interview here: <a href="https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG0GxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWzqzPD26bPd5e1jRx8byTJHUQXF25I8saY47b_5ylu8T27EA126GXs0SQ_aem_2-Vt9HU5rrHjZD5ojotpww">https://turnercountyproject.com/.../linda-wiggins-williford/</a> <br /><br />Location: 1315 US Hwy 41 S, 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 September 17, 2022 Ashburn Highway 41 Linda Wiggins Williford Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Turner County Stockyard Turner County Stockyards https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d511f234835bac5d160368f77b1de311.png 4774b60813a26e20e6a1ddb255cc9277 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 The W.C. Garrett Family Description An account of the resource FROM L-R: JAMES GARRETT, GAYLE GARRETT SPRADLIN, LAMAR GARRETT, BARBARA GARRETT MOODY, DONALD GARRETT, GWEN GARRETT CRAIN, JEANETTE GARRETT WILSON, ANNIE BELL SELLARS GARRETT, W.C. “CURLY” GARRETT Outside their home in Sycamore, GA. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Annie Belle Sellars Garrett (1907-1988) Barbara Ann Garrett Nelson (1940-2022) Barbara Garrett Moody Donald Garrett Gwen Garrett Crain James Garrett Jeanette Garrett Wilson Lamar Garrett Patricia "Gayle" Garrett Spradlin (1946-2023) William Cluria Garrett (1906-1996) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/2d1f8fc6d262878bc30d445c60e7729d.jpg 7c6f1773feeb3d0f5916476729e5dcfb https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/da0348c9ff546b3438b30048a841b674.jpg db229bbba40044a9dfaa079852b49d11 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/71ccffac666e04bc883cda9a64de249e.jpg 8fba8d99c4f82710c65e3d07b233ea7f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/45e56cee7ac99c124860e91774fa9c80.jpg c40b1b388e7f15a07240e19eb6150d90 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/c2b6bd640c853680461e9611751a7b9e.jpg 65622c7c24ea9c2397944c706bc23820 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 The Fire Ant Festival (previously known as the Wiregrass Festival) Description An account of the resource Held the fourth weekend of March, small-town Ashburn welcomes visitors to the Fire Ant Festival, but not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off-the-wall activities, the festival offers family-oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, BBQ cook-off, and much more! http://www.fireantfestival.com/ 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 The Wild Side: Animal-themed festivals in Georgia Description An account of the resource Animal-themed festivals offer visitors a great time while paying homage to highly esteemed critters in communities throughout the state. Here are a few festivals that celebrate our finned, feathered and four legged friends, plus a few other fascinating creatures. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Victoria Scharf DeCastro Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Georgia Magazine Fire Ant Festival Fire Ant Festival 5K Fire Ant Festival BBQ Bash Fire Ant Festival Calling Contest Fire Ant Festival Carnival Fire Ant Festival Manty-Hose Contest Fire Ant Festival Pageant https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/9b0acc69de4529438847edd4eb8eb324.JPG b8cb0dc45fa563bd051a05be898f8e96 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 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 The Wiregrass Farmer Description An account of the resource located on Gordon Street in Ashburn, GA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource unknown Brenda's Beauty Salon The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ca15f5bd82c52976c29079afb0711928.jpeg a94297522d8e647bbbe08e0929ab8541 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 The Wiregrass Farmer Building Description An account of the resource Location: 109 N Gordon St., Ashburn, Ga The Wiregrass Farmer building was designed by Peter E. Dennis of the Dennis & Dennis firm of Macon, Georgia in 1903. It was constructed on the instructions of town pioneer and Ashburn entrepreneur John Samuel Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918). Although the original use of the building was for governmental purposes, particularly the open second floor used as a court until the Turner County Courthouse’s construction in 1907, the main use for the past 100+ years has been for the legal organ and the local newspaper for the county, The Wiregrass Farmer. 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/2021/03/26/wiregrass-farmer-building-c-1903/">https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/03/26/wiregrass-farmer-building-c-1903/</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 6, 2021 Ashburn Dennis & Dennis Architect Firm Gordon St. John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) National Register of Historic Places #: 92001042 Peter E. Dennis (1854-1929) Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ea08bd67da30919e0a3b3a5e1415cf61.jpg 824cc3b7d7c71a7c4819c2fc73a4bad5 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 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 The Wiregrass Farmer Paper Dispenser Description An account of the resource The Wiregrass Farmer Paper Dispenser located outside of the Wiregrass Farmer office at 109 N Gordon St. 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 February 28, 2021 Ashburn Gordon St. Gordon Street The Wiregrass Farmer https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ff5542ad62314dc0366a65d3c743b82c.JPG 1c2ce5cc896bc67ba233f3f217a347ae 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 They Vitalized the "Turner County Plan" 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 January 15, 1929 Emily Kate Moyer Betts (1884-1929) George Terrell Betts Sr. (1881-1923) Joe Lawrence (1858-1939) The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Plan https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f424c9c4e88b94c66ceab1f10d840d0f.jpg 96072ddbb6e76c192e1f5542569af6d7 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 This Old House 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 July 11, 1974 Amboy Bennett Pate Floyd Wardlow The Wiregrass Farmer Turner County Courthouse Turner County Historical Society https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a035c6f6ec51739a46b2c1adf6b95182.pdf 07847ffc9661388c5c3b243b21b81f11 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. 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 Thousands of German Prisoners Now Employed on Georgia Farms, c. 1944 Description An account of the resource "Nearly 5,000 German prisoners of war, having laid down their swords and shields on the dusty battlefields of North Africa and elsewhere, are helping harvest the record South Georgia peanut crop this year estimated at 812,725,000 pounds or 47,345,000 pounds more than the 1943 yield." ... "Branch camps in the state are located at Bainbridge, Moultrie, Valdosta, Albany, Ashburn, Americus, Reidsville, Perry, Dublin..." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Davenport Steward (of the Atlanta Journal) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Butler Herald (Butler, GA) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 28, 1944 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e8e8b554d1e6fa2d5a2ddc0d6b53ed32.png f57ebac6a025904469b120e51b836e85 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 Three New Enterprises Started in Ashburn Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Atlanta Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 14, 1904 Ashburn Betts-Evans Trading Company J.S. Betts & Co. Josie-Ella Agriculture Co. https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/1cc5ca1b1b58276847da8a75979c82d2.jpg 3f362857824852909c365ff5e21a2a74 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/361e63e84c453d525f01f3abd7898733.jpg 87d30351dad5cf8902f3d8ad5f48d6d7 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/771c21bc0f56d53ca0f4b05fdc832cb6.jpg cd271a6c3fccf4058fbe6f19eac584a2 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 Thriving Town Supplants Forest Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Macon Telegraph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 18, 1900 A.B. Clark A.B. Piver A.J. Wells Adolph B. Walls (1895-1986) Ashburn Ashburn Methodist Church Ashburn Schools B.B. White C.D. Baldwin C.T. Hataway Claud Josiah McLendon (1872-1949) Dr. J.F. Gardner E.C. Harrell Fantie Huckabee First Baptist Church Flyn Hudson George B. Gorday (1869-1940) George Sterling Evans (1872-1903) George Terrell Betts Sr. (1881-1923) J.A. Comer J.A. Durham J.B. Bozeman (1869-1914) J.B. Evans J.C. Bass J.C. Thiot J.H. Allen J.S. Betts & Co. J.W. Powell James Rowland Burgess (1870-1950) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) Joe Lawrence (1858-1939) John F. Jenkins Sr (1861-1925) John Henry Gilmore (12/20/1851 - 9/6/1920) John Lamkin "J.L." Evans (1874-1934) John Samuel "J.S." Betts (1848-1918) John West Evans (1844-1904) Josiah Thomas McLendon (1846-1926) Kate Jenkins May Jenkins Betts (1863-1931) Morgan Sabb Cantey (1864-1921) N.M. McArthur O.G. Hollman R.A. Luke Ralph Huckabee Sr (1866-1951) Robert E. Lee Betts (1867-1934) Rosa Link Shingler Mercantile T.H. Thrasher W.B. Johnson W.R. Dobson W.W. Young William A. Murray William K. Jenkins (1866-1945) Z. Bass https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0e9e044c47c8f46c84247044251e4757.pdf b8c25780f5998c0f703dfbb1e782d41f 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 Tigner E. Thrasher, 24, Named Mayor of AShburn on Clean Politics Ticket Description An account of the resource Tigner at the time of his election was one of the youngest city executives in the entire country. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Atlanta Journal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 4, 1932 Ashburn Methodist Church Dock Henry Rose (1878-1947) E.F. Knowles Elizabeth Milligan North (1889-1968) Gordon Columbus "G.C." McKenzie (2/10/1885-2/25/1958) J.B. Boyd Netta Dayton Jacobs Shingler (1893-1989) Olin P. Stewart (1900-1893) Ralph Huckabee Sr (1866-1951) Tigner E. Thrasher (1908-1980) William A. Murray https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0097dbc30fa6f32e5c5ca544f4f49d13.jpg c78b580b10929376e9300345c9b0a252 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 Tigner Thrasher Description An account of the resource page 3 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 May 11, 1930 Tigner E. 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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 Tom Whitsett Park Black History Memorial Mural Description An account of the resource Photographs of the Tom Whitsett Park Black History Memorial Mural that was created in 2013: "I am where I am because of the bridges that I crossed. - Oprah Winfrey" "We are the ones we've been waiting for[.] We are the change that we seek[.] -Barack Obama Features: Rosa Parks (1913-2005) - National Leader for Civil Rights. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) - National Leader for Civil Rights. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) - National Leader for Education. Ronalda Pierce (1985-2004) - Honoree for Sports achievement in basketball. Irma Mackey - First female president of the Ashburn NAACP. Juretha McMillan - Wife of memorial honoree and leader in community service. Naomi Hayes - Wife of memorial honoree and leader in education. Lois Evelyn Dye (1934-2020) - Wife of memorial honoree and leader in education and community. Hattie King (1918-2012) - Wife of memorial honoree and leader in education. Mary Lee Green - First black superior court clerk. Tommy Horne - First black county commissioner. Joe Burgess - First black county commissioner. Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) - National Leader for Abolitionists Movement. Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) - National Leader for Civil Rights. Malcolm X (1925-1965) - National Leader for Civil Rights Henry Aplin (1925-2002) - First black mayor for the city of Rebecca. Hodge King (1914-1999) - Memorial honoree in community and education. John Dye - First black volunteer firefighter. Hollis Hayes (1922-1989) - The first black city councilman and mayor pro tem. Dr. Corley McMillan (1942-2002) - Memorial honoree in education. That project was lead by James Burgess as a city councilman. Many donated or were involved. The artists who actually painted were: James Hall Shaleika Black Sable McWilliams Hollis Hayes (written by his daughter Glendah Hayes-Dawsey): "Thanks for remembering my dad. He was the first of many in this city and county. He was a leader, worked to keep the young men in the community involved in activities that kept many out of trouble. Thank you for remembering him, he served our country in the United States Army, he was the first black man on the City Council, he was the first black mayor protem, along with Mr. Charlie Giddens, first Black morticians in Ashburn. My dad was a Pastor and preacher who was denied like Jesus in his own hometown. But God. He was an accomplished citizen, who owned his own grocery store. Turner County Black History that some have tried to erase. So again, I say thank you for recognizing him." 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 Barack Obama Dr. Corley McMillan (1942-2002) Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) Glenda Hayes-Dawsey Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) Hattie King (1918-2012) Henry Aplin (1925-2002) Hodge King (1914-1999) Hollis Hayes (1922-1989) Irma Mackey Joe Burgess John Dye Juretha McMillan Lois Evelyn Dye (1934-2020) Malcolm X (1925-1965) Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) Mary Lee Green Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) Naomi Hayes Oprah Winfrey Ronalda Pierce (1985-2004) Rosa Parks (1913-2005) Tommy Horne https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d4fe413f149b570570a1ed0d3c83920d.jpg 4c0754f8c385268272c8c01e833d510c 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. 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 Tomato Sandwich Description An account of the resource Nothing quite like the southern delicacy of a tomato sandwich. The perfect one has mayo, a good thick tomato slice, and salt & pepper! Do you make yours different? 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 October 12, 2024 Calhoun Produce Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Sami Mastrario Tomato Sandwich https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8e7a40f2d14a5e818f2484421b8daf84.tif f49cb3ae6ea0de16bd036360b1105f11 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/f729e6733c1551831da0350e2af4ee57.jpg 963e5c10eaa3af1cdb2a3a147ddccb9f https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5782cc939dd5275cb6f45b4e31a42e7b.tif 2de3a02eb339e08a5969aab613fa17ac 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 Tour Bus photo of some Shingler Family members in New York City Description An account of the resource Written by Betty Talmadge: "My grandfather - James Simon Shingler on front seat white hat - My father on 2nd row white hat black band - Clinton Felder Shingler - my uncle Bob - little boy on 2nd row - My Uncle Herbert standing on 2nd row white flat hat - My Uncle JS. on the 3rd row. They were in New York City on a tour bus 1907" Betty Shingler Talmadge 1-18-88 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Clinton Felder Shingler Sr. (1890-1932) Herbert Ives Shinger II (1918-1959) James Simon "J.S." Shingler (1859-1943) James Simon Shingler II Leila Elizabeth “Betty” Shingler Talmadge (1923-2005) Robert Royal Shingler (1897-1966) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/7b6b3aa5268fc2f633b10f8607bc9d16.jpg 1696e5a5fc20b24481abebecf6902db4 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 Tourist Are Coming Description An account of the resource Discussing prominent guests at the House by the Road, "Mrs. Shingler, who is a delightful hostess, is an asset to Ashburn, in that she has many tourists from all over the United States, and her service and the atmosphere of her home, makes every guest long to return to Ashburn. Such treatments pay big dividends for her home. During the war, the House by the Side of the Road has been closed. With gas plentiful and new cars now in sign, the tourists are coming." More info about the House by the Road: https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/ Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 22, 1945 Ashburn Georgia Lillian Hughes Shingler (1887-1980) The House by the Road https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/6587aec17720813ff87245dc377fe565.jpg 48254d458b6d9ba42280e278bc8f8cdc https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/15e1ab1e4c2edfbbf9eb648e49cd65a0.jpg 74c44914261350395454c8a9ac25de83 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/5b1bc501242e5e69f68fea5f817580bd.jpg 9e6cd2e18a1df6a60cf1565f76f6ff7d https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/ae21ab4f7aedc10c1c10e613a20ab7f4.jpg 794eac336456eab69a71ac5466d97e5a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0e5043639a785e01eb4d888d6c461779.jpg 0044be0fd010cb34bfbb50a3915ae4df https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/96b8b51fe8d931c92ed235da8e856b99.jpg 80d12793deedeee3e9205c79f297b6d2 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/a0342b52ac20a1b02b39feb7982dbf40.jpg 5b6fec85c5a1b71a70778e934fa1176a https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/71b341691765ee27b4d74ba513088c44.jpg 0044be0fd010cb34bfbb50a3915ae4df 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 Town of Rebecca Description An account of the resource Stanley, David, and David Stanley. Tobacco barns; Crystal Lake; town of Rebecca; Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Turner County, Georgia. United States Georgia Turner County, 1977. Turner County, Georgia. Photograph. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1982010_17610_5">https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1982010_17610_5/</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 Double Load Wash J.Z. Shivers Gro. & Mkt. Rebecca Rebecca Depot Rebecca Watertower Wideman Hardware Co. of Rebecca https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/e261d8dab9f9fa7ecdb79a8f4f1eb839.jpg 956368660459ef12c980859719ddca05 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 Tractor Silhouette Description An account of the resource Location: Daniels Rd. 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 November 9, 2024 Daniels Road Samantha "Sami" Mastrario Tractor https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/d28795e844d788fe10ac88868ac3963c.jpg 4166dd78b878c75d47ac84f31bbf3d62 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 Trailblazing Educator, Coach and Long Time Community Leader Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Georgia Archives Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Black Voice Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 Ashburn Black Voices News Emmery Chapel Church Eureka School Hattie King (1918-2012) Hodge King (1914-1999) https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/8fc2a432503519987d9779981b1e6aa6.JPG c97a5bf02e22cd1db2673a36034991e5 https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/original/0e842617e7389cb458430d7771cb599d.JPG 3ba2311d15d3ec753130833f62df7dbe 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 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 Train and Railroad Description An account of the resource This is a scan of a film slide. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1990 Ashburn Railroad