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Called Ashburn Council meeting on Monday
El Nino forms, expected to strengthen, say NOAA forecasters
Prolonged period of above-average temperatures in the equatorial Pacific expected to peak this winter June 11, 2026 Satellite imagery showing the difference from average sea surface temperatures at the equator in the tropical Pacific Ocean (depicted using various shades of red and orange for warmth) during the first week of June 2026, as compared with…
Read MoreCounty budget hearing
N O T I C E The Turner County Board of Commissioners will have a Called Budget Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Turner County Annex Building at 208 East College Avenue, Ashburn, GA at 6:00 p.m. for the following purpose(s): 1. Discuss FY 2026-2027 Budgets.
Read MoreGa puts more restrictions on bringing in livestock
he Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) will immediately implement enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from the entire state of Texas and 4 New Mexico counties following recent detections of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico. These proactive measures are intended to protect Georgia’s agricultural industry and…
Read MoreCity Attorney’s formal reply to open records request
Dealing with Canada geese in the summer
In late spring and early summer, you might note that Canada geese become more noticeable in many Georgia communities. Why is that? It is because these adaptable birds molt and temporarily become flightless. This inability to leave the area can sometimes lead to increased wildlife conflicts, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife…
Read MoreIt’s skeeter season
Protect Yourself from Mosquitos This Summer Public Health Shares Tips to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illnesses VALDOSTA – Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding residents to take simple steps to help prevent mosquito bites…
Read MoreGovernor’s Office of Highway Safety – Ashburn road checks
Law enforcement from around South Georgia came to Turner County on Friday to run traffic checks at various places.
Read MoreChamber announces magazine, map
15 years of service
Recently we had the pleasure of presenting Turner County Nurse Manager Mary Anne Sturdevan with her 15 Years of Service Award. Mary Anne wasn’t able to join us at Employee Development Day when awards were originally presented, so we were excited to celebrate this milestone with her today. Thank you, Mary Anne, for 15 years…
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