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October 18, 2026
Take the Ashburn community survey
The Plan
One person asking is a complaint. A whole lot of people asking is a priority. That's why I built the Ashburn community survey. It takes about 5 minutes and asks about your street and your home,…
October 18, 2026
Come talk with me this week
Community Events
I've got three events this week, and all three are a chance to grab a copy of the plan, take the community survey, and tell me what matters to you. Family Art & Crafts. Tuesday, October…
October 18, 2026
Here's my plan
The Plan
For the last few weeks you've seen pieces of my plan in ads. Today I'm putting the whole thing out. It's called the Ashburn Comeback Plan: Building Our Community From the Inside Out. It has 65…
August 24, 2026
I'm running for city council.
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Some of you will understand this. Some of you will question it. Both reactions are fair. I am running for Ashburn City Council. I could have announced that with a picture and a slogan. But y'all…
August 6, 2025
Leaving the Table, Not the Fight
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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,…
June 27, 2025
📝 Upcoming: Turner County Vision Workshop – July 1 at 10 AM
Community Events
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…
May 19, 2025
Turner County's Comprehensive Plan Kickoff — Where Vision Meets Action
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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…
May 15, 2025
🏛️ Turner County Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Workshop – May 19
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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…
May 12, 2025
Final Workshop for Turner County’s Disaster Recovery & Redevelopment Plan – May 14
Community Events
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…
May 7, 2025
May 2025 Regular Session Summary – Turner County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting Summaries
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…
February 1, 2025
Property Taxes 101 – Video
Taxes, Turner Tallks, Videos
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, James Burgess explains the basics…