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.
Lamar County 14U All-Stars Finish Runner-Up in CGYSA Tournament
The Lamar County 14U All-Stars had an impressive performance this weekend, finishing as runner-up in the CGYSA Tournament after earning a 3–1 record.
Representing Lamar...
Fugitive Captured After Fleeing Barnesville Police, Prompting Precautions at Schools
A man wanted on felony charges in Spalding County was arrested Wednesday afternoon after fleeing from police officers responding to a domestic dispute in...
‘Campus Angels’: Gordon State Employees Help Nursing Student During Medical Emergency
What began as a frightening medical emergency on her birthday quickly became a testimony to the compassion of the two Gordon State College employees...
Father-Daughter Dance and Galentine’s Night Out Set for February 7 in...
Locals can mark their calendars for a busy and festive Saturday, as two of the community’s most anticipated February events return on Saturday, February...
Griffin and Spalding County Lift Precautionary Water Advisory
Spalding County residents on public water were briefly advised not to consume their drinking water on Friday after city officials took precautionary measures in...
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...
