Location: Nelson Road in Ashburn, GeorgiaDate: March 18, 2021


Location: Nelson Road in Ashburn, GeorgiaDate: March 18, 2021

Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Lauded as the first female lawyer for the Tifton Judicial Circuit, she has faced misogyny and sexism that has shaped the lawyer she is today.

Buildings of note: The building in the bottom right corner is the Shingler Building, built in 1914. The bottom left building was the second post office but in 1926, became the new location of the…




Location: Hancock Street in Rebecca, Georgia
Date: November 29, 2019

Location: Main Street in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: 1947

As a lifelong Turner County resident, Linda Wiggins Williford has been involved in many prominent Turner County businesses. She offers an inside view into The Wiregrass Farmer, her family business the Turner County Stockyards, or just fondly remembering her mom and dad, HR. & Frankie Wiggins, two beloved citizens of Turner County.

Beloved Wiregrass Farmer Editor honored in Georgia legislature

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

Editor and Publisher of the Wiregrass Farmer from 1929-1969.

Location: S. Railroad Avenue in Sycamore, Georgia
Date: March 24, 2021