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Location: 5054 Highway 112, Ashburn, GA

Location: 5054 Highway 112, Ashburn, GA

This past weekend, there were exponentially more p

This past weekend, there were exponentially more people in Turner County than is typical for the 29th annual Fire Ant Festival.

This year's theme was the Greatest Show ANT (circus themed!) Have you ever been? What theme was your favorite?

Location: E College Avenue near Heritage Park behind Colony Bank in Ashburn, GA
Date: March 29, 2025

Sycamore Elementary’s legendary obstacle course

Sycamore Elementary’s legendary obstacle course has been a hot topic lately, stirring up memories and stories from those who took on its challenges. The Turner County Project has gathered photos and personal accounts to bring this piece of local history to life.

Take a trip down memory lane and see why this course left such a lasting impact.

Read more here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/03/01/the-legendary-obstacle-course-of-sycamore-elementary/

Inside what was once the old Mitchell Stewart Hard

Inside what was once the old Mitchell Stewart Hardware Building, much has changed over the years. Now home to an event center and gallery on the bottom floor and a stunning loft apartment above, the space has been beautifully transformed. However, one piece of history remains—the old fire doors. Dating back to when the building was Shingler Hardware Co., these doors have a fascinating history written on them, preserving a glimpse of the past within the modern space.

Location: 113 E. College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
Date: March 1, 2025

For generations, the image of the “little red sc

For generations, the image of the “little red schoolhouse” has been a symbol of early education, community values, and the nurturing hands that guide young learners. One such school, the Happy Center Kindergarten, painted in a classic red hue, stands as a testament to this enduring legacy. Though it no longer serves as a school, the little red schoolhouse still stands on James Avenue—now a home—its walls quietly holding the echoes of laughter, learning, and the enduring spirit of education.

Read all about it at the link in our bio.

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Date: February 16, 2025
Location: 222 James Avenue in Ashburn, GA

Gordon St sunset Location: Gordon St Ashburn, GA

Gordon St sunset

Location: Gordon St Ashburn, GA
Date: December 11, 2021

Foggy courthouse on film 🌫️ Location: corner

Foggy courthouse on film 🌫️

Location: corner of McLendon St and E College Avenue in Ashburn, GA
Date: December 28, 2024

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