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.
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...
2024 Annual New Hope Fish Fry is Saturday, June 29
New Hope Baptist Church eagerly anticipates its 4th annual fish fry and invites everyone to join in the festivities on Saturday, June 29, 2024!...
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...
Lamar County Sheriff Report; May 31, 2024
The report below was provided by the office of Sheriff Brad White.
The following took place between 5/24/2024 to 5/30/2024
Lamar County Sheriff's Deputies answered 77...
The First to Arrive and the Last to Leave
Every event or gathering needs a good planner, one who is willing to put in the work of preparation to ensure all parts are...
Lamar County High School’s Largest Graduating Class is the Class of...
Barnesville, GA — May 25, 2024.
Featured image photo credit: Donna Flournoy Photography
This morning at 9 o'clock, a standing-room-only crowd gathered at Trojan Field to...
