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Your church news and your support

For 120 years, The Wiregrass Farmer has published your church news, whatever it may be. We plan to continue this and encourage you to submit news of revivals, sings, vacation Bible school and other events. Please send pictures as well. The Church Directory appearing on Page 5 each week lists every church in Turner County…

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Ashburn City Council agenda

The Ashburn City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Municipal Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items may change before the meeting. Items so far are: • Freddie Broome/GMA, to present an award to Councilmember Andrea Pierce • Ben Walker to discuss blighted properties • Approval of the FY2025-2026 Budget…

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Family reunionings

The best thing about family reunions is the food. Grab a plate and head down the table. Pile food until it is as high as a small mountain. Makes me wonder why paper plates aren’t made in the size of turkey platters. I pile so much food on my plate you’d think I have a…

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Editorials for 18 June 2025

Be adults Usually, the Sycamore City Council is pretty calm. Last week’s meeting did not degenerate into a shouting match, but it was on the horizon. Be clear about this. The Sycamore City Council members often interrupt each other. Watch the videos to see this. The sole exception is Clay Harris, who often goes for…

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Sheriff threatens to sue County over budget

Sheriff Andy Hester said he might sue the County Commission over funding the departments he oversees if the County does not give him enough money.   At the June meeting, Commission Chairman James Burgess said he was told the Sheriff will not talk to him about the budgets because the Sheriff might sue over the…

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Summer Reading Program continues at Victoria Evans Memorial Library!

    The Story Ship presents: The Rainbow Thief Get ready for an exciting, interactive magic show full of sing-along songs, animated adventures, and a dazzling rainbow light display! Help us save the Rainbow Queen’s magic tea kettle and bring color back to the world. Perfect for kids and families—this show is packed with fun,…

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