Virginia Smith faced the integration of Turner County Schools, harsh slurs by school administrators, wrongful terminations, and adversity throughout her life, but she also had so many blessings: 6 wonderful kids, role models who helped her throughout the journey, and perseverance in spades to complete her education 25 years after she was supposed to graduate. The Turner County Project was so fortunate to sit down with Virginia on September 4, 2021 to learn her experience.
Location: 721 N. Main St. in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: unknown
Location: Josella Rd. in Ashburn, GADate: August 14, 2021 Although most of the roads in Turner County are named after one person of significance whether local or otherwise, Josella Road is an interesting example of…
Location: 420 S Main St. in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: February 20, 2021
Ashburn’s Historic Driving Tour Stop #10
Location: North Mattie Avenue in Sycamore, GeorgiaDate: June 13, 2021
Location: Alda Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: August 12, 2021
Ashburn’s Historic Driving Tour Stop #2
Location: 327 Hudson St. in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: February 20, 2021
Click to read the origin of the big read fire ant sculpture!
Location: N Railroad Avenue in Sycamore, Georgia
Date: March 4, 2021
Location: Monnie Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: August 12, 2021
