Ashburn Gets Antsy!
Ashburn knows how to throw a party, and this spring, we’re turning up the heat! March 27-28 marks the 30th run of the Fire Ant Festival, a homegrown celebration that mixes classic South Georgia fair fun with a sense of humor you only get in places where everyone knows everyone. For longtime locals, it’s a calendar staple. For first-timers, it’s a reminder that small towns still know how to show up big.
January 14, 2026
This Quaint Small Town 2.5 Hours From Atlanta Hosts A One-Of-A-Kind Fire Ant Festival Every Year — And It’s Free To Attend, But Not For The Fire Ants
October 10, 2025
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GEMC Georgia Magazine
March 2025
Animal-themed festivals offer visitors a great time while paying homage to highly esteemed critters in communities throughout the state. Here are a few festivals that celebrate our finned, feathered and four legged friends, plus a few other fascinating creatures.
Small Town Podcast
An interview with Mayor Sandy Lumpkin and Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Miller.
March 2019
AAA Magazine
March 2014
Georgia Living Magazine
2005
The Albany Herald
March 24, 1996
