Author: jburgess
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Leaving the Table, Not the Fight
Effective immediately, I resign from my position on the Turner County Board of Commissioners. I joined this board with optimism and a genuine commitment to move our county forward. But it has become clear that misinformation, political games, and the protection of the status quo have taken priority over real progress. Turner County will never…
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📝 Upcoming: Turner County Vision Workshop – July 1 at 10 AM
We’re keeping the momentum going. On Tuesday, July 1 at 10:00 AM, Turner County will host its next Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop — a critical step in shaping how we grow, invest, and strengthen our communities over the next five years. 📍 Location: Turner County Ag CenterAddress: 222 Rockhouse Road, Ashburn, GA 31714🍽 Lunch will…
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Turner County’s Comprehensive Plan Kickoff — Where Vision Meets Action
Turner County officially kicked off its five-year Comprehensive Plan update with a collaborative stakeholder meeting designed to shape the county’s future. Representatives from local government, city councils, and the broader community gathered to begin building a plan that balances vision with measurable action. Led by regional planning partners, the workshop outlined how this process will…
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🏛️ Turner County Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Workshop – May 19
Turner County, along with the Cities of Ashburn, Sycamore, and Rebecca, is initiating the update of its Comprehensive Plan—a crucial document that outlines our community’s vision for growth and infrastructure over the next five years. Your participation is vital to ensure that this plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our residents. 📍 Location: Turner…
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Final Workshop for Turner County’s Disaster Recovery & Redevelopment Plan – May 14
Turner County, in partnership with GEMA/HS, the Community Recovery Department, and FCMC, invites you to the third and final stakeholder workshop for the Turner County Disaster Recovery & Redevelopment Plan (DRRP). 📍 Location: Turner County Extension Office, 222 Rockhouse Rd, Ashburn, GA📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM🍴 Lunch will…
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May 2025 Regular Session Summary – Turner County Board of Commissioners
The May 2025 regular session of the Turner County Board of Commissioners, chaired by James Burgess, began with the invocation, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda and minutes from the April 1 and April 29 meetings. Additions to the agenda included new equipment bids, mobile phone stipends, and guest speakers from CASA and…
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Property Taxes 101 – Video
Property Taxes 101: What You Need to Know in Turner County As property values rise across Turner County, many residents are asking how this affects their tax bills. In this video, Chairman James Burgess explains the basics of how property taxes are calculated, what the 2024 rollback means, and how the county’s millage rate works…