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.
Man Shot on Greenwood Street in Barnesville
A man was injured in a shooting Tuesday night on Greenwood Street, according to the Barnesville Police Department.
Police responded to the area around 10:00...
Lamar County Recreation Department Plans Summer Events for Kids
The Lamar County Recreation Department is planning a summer full of activities in June and July to keep children active, engaged, and entertained.
The fun...
Market Street Woes Continue After Carbon Monoxide Scare (Updated)
UPDATE: Bankston’s Barber Shop and Salon reopened Thursday after Wednesday evening’s emergency response on Market Street.
According to reports, a crew working in a neighboring...
Barnesville-Lamar Chamber Delivers Fire Relief Checks to Businesses Impacted by Market...
The Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce delivered relief checks on Friday, May 29, to local businesses impacted by the Market Street fire on the...
LCHS Class of 2026 Celebrated Saturday Morning at Trojan Field
Under beautiful overcast skies Saturday morning, with rain holding off just long enough for the occasion, Lamar County High School celebrated the Class of...
Election Day is Today; Final Early Voting Numbers Released for Lamar...
Lamar County voters had already cast or returned 2,120 ballots before Election Day in the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election, according to the...
State Superintendent Richard Woods Honors Lamar County High School with Literacy...
Lamar County High School received statewide recognition Monday, May 4, as Georgia State School Superintendent Dr. Richard Woods visited the school to present a...
Gordon Student Places Third with Horse Hoof Health Solution
A Gordon student is building early success with state-level recognition.
In March, Danielle Gibson, a post-baccalaureate student at Gordon State College, won Gordon's inaugural entrepreneurship...
CJ Allen Drafted 53rd Overall by the Indianapolis Colts
On Friday in Pittsburgh, former Lamar County Trojan and Georgia Bulldogs football linebacker CJ Allen was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second...
Barnesville Considers New Golf Cart Ordinance as Questions and Concerns Grow
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Barnesville Police Department published a statement on its Facebook page addressing the need for a local ordinance to...
