Barnesville, Georgia

About Barnesville

Barnesville is a close-knit town in central Georgia with an estimated population of 6,343.

Barnesville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,047 residents per square mile.

📰 Barnesville News Today

• June 19 named 'CJ Allen Day' in Barnesville, Ga. Colts.com · Jun 19
• Continental to Discontinue Operations at Textile Plant Aldora Mills in Barnesville, Georgia Continental AG · Nov 14
• Barnesville man paralyzed after being shot in back Atlanta News First · Jun 26
• Barnesville businesses forced to make difficult decisions after massive fire CBS News · Apr 15
• Paulette Barnes Bunn Barnesville.com · Apr 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barnesville Unique

• Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,343.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barnesville

• American Pie — pizza
• Deraney's
• El Durango — latin american
• Jam Jar — regional
• Mama's Kitchen — regional
• Pastime Grill
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Slices — pizza
• Tailgaters — regional
• The Country Kitchen — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Barnesville

• Lamar County Elementary School
• Lamar County High School
• Lamar County Middle School
• Lamar County Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barnesville

🏘️ Nearby Communities