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.
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway in Lamar County
Lamar County residents will have the opportunity to receive free trees during an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from...
Gordon State Announces Upcoming Nursing Accreditation Review
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will conduct an on-site accreditation review of the Gordon State College Department of Nursing and Health Sciences...
Lamar County Prepares for Second Weekend of Winter Weather
The year 2026 has already delivered a pair of winter surprises, and Middle Georgia is once again bracing for another round of weather-related uncertainty.
Last...
The Country Kitchen Announces Reopening Following Recent Closure
Following its viral saga involving Lamar County code inspectors and a state health inspector, The Country Kitchen announced Wednesday that it will reopen later...
What Really Happened at The Country Kitchen: Body Cam Clears Lanier
Reader advisory: This article includes references to censored profanity, sexual comments, and emotionally charged language from recorded interactions. While explicit words have been partially...
Barnesville’s CJ Allen Declares for the NFL Draft
On Monday afternoon, University of Georgia linebacker CJ Allen announced that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft will take...
In 2025, Bankston’s Barber Shop and Salon Found Its Future in...
In a year when many small businesses are trying to figure out how to stand out, one familiar Barnesville institution decided not to chase...
Barnesville Holiday Shooting Prompts Urgent Search; Suspect Still at Large
The Barnesville Police Department has released new information and identified a suspect in the Christmas morning shooting that left one person injured and prompted...
A Quiet Christmas Morning Interrupted by Gunfire in Barnesville
Christmas morning in Barnesville began with sirens instead of sleigh bells after police responded to a shooting.
One person was injured during a shooting incident...
How Can Working Adults Earn a Degree at Gordon State College?
Gordon State College is inviting adult learners back to the classroom through two Fast Forward information sessions designed for working professionals who have goals...
