Grant Turner
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
It’s Official: Dr. Jessica Watson is hired by Board of Education
On January 13, Dr. Jessica Watson was announced as the sole finalist to become the next Superintendent of Lamar County Schools. Tonight, the Board...
Leeland Pope to Compete in Youth Football Combines
Ten-year-old football player, Leeland Pope, will soon be traveling the country showcasing his skills at various national youth combines in hopes of getting ranked...
Trojan Girls Basketball Team Wins Three Straight; Freshman Foster is Tearing...
The Lady Trojans basketball team has recently been on a hot streak, led by freshman phenom Ja'Ziyah Foster, who is showing skill well beyond...
Lamar County students will return to school Friday; Gordon students are...
With Thursday's elevated temperatures melting much of the stubborn snow and ice covering many of our rural roads, the Lamar County School System has...
Schools Close for Third Consecutive Day; No School Thursday, January 23
The Lamar County School System planned to re-open to receive students and staff on Thursday, but the district has announced that there will be...
Gordon State will continue remote learning Wednesday as snow coats campus.
Gordon State College has announced that its classes will be virtual again on Wednesday, January 22.
This decision was announced after its campus was...
Lamar County Schools Closed Again Wednesday, January 22
The Lamar County School System has announced that it will close schools for the second consecutive day. All operations will be canceled on Wednesday,...
No In-Person Classes at Gordon State College on Tuesday, January 21
After just beginning the spring semester last week, classrooms will sit empty on campus as Gordon State has announced that students will learn remotely...
Lamar County Schools Closed on Tuesday, January 21
The Lamar County School System has announced that it will close schools on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision was made out of an...
Will it snow? National Weather Service issues statement.
The people of Lamar County are preparing for upcoming winter weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a "Winter Storm Watch" in effect...
