Forgotten Georgia: Turner County

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Abandoned House Outside of Rebecca in Turner County

Steven's Photography
Steven Rentz

Monday, February 24, 2020

Hobbs Grocery at Dakota in Turner County

This was once freight depot for the Georgia Southern & Florida Railway. It was likely built between 1889-94.
John F. Garrett

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Old School in Sycamore

Couldn't find any history on it.
Steven Rentz

Monday, October 28, 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Turner County Courthouse in Ashburn

Turner County Courthouse was completed in 1908 shortly after the formation of Turner County in 1905.
John Garrett

Monday, January 28, 2019

Abandoned Schoolhouse in Sycamore

Todd Roberson

Saturday, July 21, 2018

World's Largest Peanut

Located at I-75 exit 82 in Ashburn
Built in 1975.
Paul W. Peel

Thursday, April 5, 2018

I saw this sign in Ashburn / Turner County. Not sure if you allow signage on your page but I thought it was a great reminder of small town life.
Ryan Clements

Looks like we missed it this year but it does sound like fun..FREE ADMISSION TO THE FIRE ANT FESTIVAL!
Held the fourth weekend of March, Ashburn welcomes the Fire Ant Festival, not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off the wall activities, the festival offers family oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, art contest, health fair, BBQ cook off, and much more!
The dates of the Festival are the evening of March 22nd and all day on March 23rd, 2019http://www.fireantfestival.com/