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.
Gordon State Launches Business Competition; Danielle Gibson Wins Top Prize
On March 5, 2026, Gordon State College students stepped into the spotlight to pitch their business ideas in the school’s first-ever entrepreneurship competition—Shark Tank-style.
Six...
Gordon State College to Host Spring into Health Wellness Fair and...
Gordon State College, Georgia Department of Public Health District 4, Lamar County Family Connections, and Royalty Community Health are teaming up to host the...
Fire on Market Street Destroys Businesses in Downtown Barnesville
A late-night fire in downtown Barnesville sent thick smoke into the sky and destroyed multiple historic Market Street buildings Monday night.
According to early reports...
Lunch and Learn Honey Tasting Set for March 20 at Barnesville...
A sweet opportunity is coming to Barnesville.
The Lamar County University of Georgia Extension will host its first Lunch and Learn: Honey Tasting on Friday,...
Gordon Cine Film Series Returns to GSC with Documentary, Live Music...
Film lovers will once again have a reason to head to Gordon State College this spring as the Gordon Cine Film Series returns to...
Lamar Arts to Host “Fashion in Art” Exhibit at Train Depot...
Lamar Arts will present its upcoming exhibition, “Fashion in Art,” at the Train Depot Gallery this spring, showcasing innovative wearable designs and creative talent...
Literacy Matters Meeting Set for Feb. 24 at Milner Library
Community members across Lamar County are invited to take part in an important conversation about improving literacy at a special Literacy Matters meeting on...
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...
