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.
Barnesville Man Arrested in Ongoing Auto Theft Investigation
A series of recent automobile break-ins and thefts in Barnesville led to the arrest of a Barnesville man on April 3, 2025.
The Barnesville Police...
Jesus felt lonely, too. He is like you.
Jesus felt lonely, too. He is like you.
You and I live in an age where we’re more connected to each other than ever before....
Perfect Slice of Paradise in Lamar County; Open House on April...
Looking for your next dream home? Team One Real Estate Professionals has it covered! Make plans to stop by the Open House at 218...
BREAKING: Chick-fil-A gets approval for a new location, Fall 2025
In 1967, Truett Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A in Atlanta’s Greenbriar Mall. Since then, the business has grown to over 3,000 locations nationwide. This...
Dr. NaToya Fletcher to be New Principal at LCMS
Lamar County Schools has announced that longtime system employee, Dr. NaToya Fletcher, has been named the new Principal at Lamar County Middle School.
Dr. Fletcher...
Could Barnesville Be a Stop on Georgia’s New Passenger Rail Line?
In 1971, the passenger train called Nancy Hanks made its final run on the tracks. For many in Barnesville and across Middle Georgia, the...
Are You Doing the Things that Annoy God?
Imagine sitting in a quiet room, trying to concentrate calmly on a laborious task. As you work your way through the undertaking, something catches...
Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency; Lamar County at Risk for...
"Beware the Ides of March," said the soothsayer to Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's classic.
March 15 is here with possible severe weather threatening the state...
Trojans Sink Vikings in Extra-Innings Explosion, 21-9
Lamar County won a rematch with Taylor County on Thursday night in Butler, and fans got to enjoy some free baseball. The Trojans executed...
The Reason Some People Stay Broke—Look and Learn
I tell my students all the time that you can absorb a lot of information if you pay attention to your surroundings in a...
