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After Category 3 Hurricane Michael hit Georgia on October 10, 2018, the aftereffects were widespread. One such damaged landmark was the Big Peanut which is normally located off of exit 82 on I-75 S. The peanut is currently being restored. Here is a…

Around Turner County, the fish fry is a family favorite.

Location: 406 N. Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947

From Wayne Blue:
The first building built by the church and remained the place of worship until 1903, when a new larger wooden building was built on McLendon St. The new building had two wings and 3 balconies. In 1956 this building was replaced by…

This was sent to Chamber of Commerce president Nan Lee in March of 1996.

"At its regular meeting, the Wiregrass Festival Committee decided a theme for the 1997 festival.

It will be: 'Fire Ant Frenzy,' a gene suggested by Sue Lanneau. In the discussion, Mrs. Lanneau noted that 'Frenzy' implies a lot of activity,…

located at the Turner County Courthouse on E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA

Pictured is Caroline Flake with her Ferret.

The theme that year was Ring of Fire Ants.

Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.

On McKenzie Road in Ashburn, Ga

on Ireland Road in Ashburn, Ga

Alberson Road in Ashburn, Ga

"Turner County officers today are searching the woods in Amboy direct for Tan Cleghorn, a young farmer who was to have been married to pretty Minnie Marchman last Tuesday. Instead of a wedding at the Marchman home there was a funeral, and the same…

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