Area News
A new way to help Turner County
A new way to support Turner County is coming. The Elevate Turner Foundation (ETF) plans to become a program to invest in long-term projects for Turner County and seek grants for all kinds of projects. “Turner County needs this foundation, which is a nonprofit organized as a 501.c.3. That c.3 designation matters under IRS rules.…
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The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council buried a time capule in front of the new Middle-High School building. This is one of at least 4 time capsules in Turner County. One is a local church. One is buried on the Tabernacle ground and one is buried in front of the elementary school and is now covered…
Read MoreGet to know Bo Joyner
This installment is part of our People of Turner County series featuring Lowell “Bo” Joyner, whose stories and memories offer a firsthand glimpse into Turner County’s past. Due to the length and richness of his interview, the Turner County Project (TCP) has decided to share it in multiple parts. TCP: Can you explain that [tobacco…
Read MoreFlag dedication
Sunday, May 17th Harmony Baptist Church dedicated the church’s first flagpole to the Lord. The church had a Flagpole ceremony after the regular church service. The Turner County JROTC (Cadet Corporal Robert J. Routhier, Cadet Corporal Terrance K. Roberts, and Cadet Command Sgt. Maj. Gustavo Franco) helped in the presentation of the colors under the…
Read MoreSave power, save money this summer
Georgia Power shares tips, tools and free resources to reduce energy use this summer Savings of approximately $4 per month for the typical residential customer expected in June if approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission As temperatures begin to rise across Georgia heading into the heat of summer, Georgia Power is encouraging customers…
Read MoreThe Albany Museum of Art Breaks Ground at Future Downtown Home
In the gentle shadow of the two-story brick building in downtown Albany that once housed a thriving department store, officials with the Albany Museum of Art and city and county governments gathered with a crowd of approximately 170 well-wishers under a bright, azure Monday sky to break ground at what will be the museum’s new…
Read MoreMissing and Exploited Children’s day is May 25
Ahead of National Missing Children’s Day on May 25, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is sharing new video highlighting the critical role the public plays in helping find missing children and how age-progression images continue to generate hope and investigative leads in long-term cases. As the years pass, missing children grow and…
Read MoreSummer feeding program details
Turner County School Nutrition Program Seamless Summer Option is Back! All children 18 and under can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch this summer! Turner County Elementary School will offer breakfast Monday-Friday, and Turner County Middle/HIgh will offer breakfast Monday-Thursday. Breakfast is at 7:30-8:00 AM and lunch is 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM. Meals are required to…
Read MoreWatermelon Festival parade application
77th Annual Watermelon Parade Application JUNE 20, 2026 at 8:30 am Line-up 7:30 am ENTRY FORM DEADLINE IS JUNE 13th BY 4 PM NO EXCEPTIONS! Theme: Celebrating Watermelons & America’s Birthday Lineup will be at 7:30 a.m. at South Gate Shopping Center. The parade route will begin at the corner of 6th Street & 15th…
Read MoreHog trapping demonstration in Sumter County
Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia is estimated at $150 million. A group of agricultural and natural resource organizations are partnering to bring Georgia’s top experts on feral swine together…
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