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.
Welcome Baby Shiver
Britt and Marianna Shiver of Griffin are pleased to announce the arrival of their lovely daughter, McKibben Anne Shiver.
Born: June 10, 2024 at 9:02...
UPDATE: Jarid Culberson Found Safe
Update: July 3, 2024
Lamar County Sheriff's Office has reported that Jarid Culberson has been found safe.
Name: Jarid Moore Culberson
Missing Since: 06/24/2024
Date of Birth: 07/18/1993
Age:...
Adventures of Summer 2024: Part 2
This is the second part in a series where our readers share with the community. We simply want to know how you are spending...
Lamar County 10U All-Stars are Headed to World Series
The Lamar County 10U All-Stars are making summer waves as they head to the World Series after earning a perfect 12-0 record in the...
From Protecting the Community to Driving Its Future: Maggie Moreland’s Journey...
Maggie Moreland, a familiar face to many in Barnesville, has embraced a new role within the community, transitioning from a dedicated police officer to...
Adventures of Summer 2024: Part 1
This is the first part in a series where our readers share with the community. We simply want to know how you are spending...
Local High School Teacher and Her Husband Launch Jamaican Ministry
Elizabeth Branan, an admired literature teacher at Lamar County High School, and her husband John have turned their compassion into action with their new...
Eternal Legacy: The Impact of Your Life on Future Generations
As a history teacher, legacy is something I think a lot about. After spending an entire day retelling antique gossip about men and women...
The Enjoyment of Life’s Simple Pleasures
My knees are hurting.
Many of you read that sentence above and thought to yourself, "So are mine." I have been moving furniture and...
Minor Damage to Historic “Tommy’s” Building in One-Vehicle Accident
Barnesville, GA – A historic building on the corner of Main Street and Forsyth Street suffered minor damage following a one-vehicle accident earlier this...
