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…


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

John Allen (Pop) Johnston (May 26, 1912 – April 13, 2003) “Pop” was once a man known throughout the county because of working with Irwin Co EMC. One of his main jobs was riding the…

Location: Cofer Road in Ashburn, Georgia
Date: March 24, 2021