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’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...
Vehicle Slams Into Main Street Nutrition; WATCH VIDEO HERE
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., 218 Main Street in downtown Barnesville sustained significant damage after a one-vehicle accident involving a...
Free Barnesville Holiday Extravaganza is Sunday, December 7
Looking for some holiday fun in the community this weekend? A free family event is coming to Barnesville.
The Barnesville Holiday Extravaganza will take over...
From Barnesville to the Big Ten: Kaden Carter Becomes a Terp
College football fans know the importance of National Signing Day. Die-hard supporters across the country closely track how their favorite teams fared, waiting to...
Lamar County Students Shine at Joint English & Visual Arts Showcase
Literature and Visual Arts students at Lamar County High School teamed up this fall to host a collaborative showcase celebrating student creativity and expression....
Lamar County Arrest Report; November 14–20, 2025
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, as protected by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and Article...
