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.
The Heart Behind the Crown: Faith Buice’s Journey to Homecoming Queen
Under the lights at Trojan Field on October 18, 2024, students, fans, and alumni anticipated the coronation of a new homecoming queen. In the...
Trojans Close Football Season with Fourth Consecutive Winning Record
Lamar County wrapped up its football season last week after a 21-10 loss at Northeast in Macon on November 22. For the fourth consecutive...
Church of the Nazarene Hosting Christmas Cookie Sale Dec. 7
Everyone seems to have a sweet tooth during the holiday season, and the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene has a great opportunity to satisfy...
Trojans Trounce Wolverines; Sweet 16 in Macon this Friday
The Lamar County Trojans kicked off their 2024 playoff campaign with a 51-10 victory at Trojan Field on Friday, November 16. After the game,...
Trojan Thunder Rocks Hurricanes; Home Playoff Game This Friday Night
The Lamar County Trojans clinched a home playoff game Friday, November 1, with a dominating finish to the regular season. The Trojans won 28-6...
I Rest Me in the Thought: A Post-Election Reflection
As a minister of music, I love the way that hymns can carry us onward through the various highs and lows of life. My...
Paws and Play: Meet Barnesville’s Cats; Part 2
National Cat Day was this past Tuesday, and our readers submitted fun facts and their favorite photos of their feline friends. Enjoy these awesome...
Paws and Play: Meet Barnesville’s Cats; Part 1
National Cat Day was this past Tuesday, and our readers submitted fun facts and their favorite photos of their feline friends. Enjoy these awesome...
LC Football Looks to Bounce Back Against Monticello: Stats from Social...
On Friday, October 25, the Lamar County Trojans faced a challenging game on the road against Social Circle High School, where they fell 27-7...
Opinion: The Church’s Platform is for Christ Alone
Christians, for various reasons, there is a temptation in every generation to let the world influence the holy pulpit meant for proclaiming Christ. However,...
