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.
11U Trojans Turn the Tide and Take the Trophy in Panama...
The comeback kids were hard at work in the Sunshine State last week! After losing the tournament opener, Trojan Baseball Academy 11U bounced back...
If You Had Waited a Little Longer…
I have grown to appreciate the legacy of Jesse Mercer, who was arguably the most influential Georgia Baptist of the 19th century. Jokingly, I...
Georgia High School Association Cracks Down on Transfers
Transferring—it's one of the most debated topics in sports right now. As the NCAA loosens its transfer rules, recent news out of Thomaston reveals...
Six Gordon State Employees Complete New Leadership Program
Six staff members from Gordon State College were recently recognized for completing the University System of Georgia’s inaugural Great from the Middle (GFTM) leadership...
More Than a Dad: The Father Who Chose, Redeemed, and Secured...
Happy Father's Day!
Most of you will do something today to honor the dads in your life. You will give gifts, attend church, cook lunch,...
Church of the Nazarene to Host Youth Yard Sale This Month
Rain or shine, the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene is going to host a yard sale this month.
The event kicks off on Friday, June...
GDOT: Changes Coming to Highway 36 at Cole Forest
Construction crews have been busy on some of Lamar County's busiest roads, and the Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that another road improvement...
Hey Soul, Kneel Before God: David’s Inner Command to Worship
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!Psalm 103:1 (ESV)
What was David calling his own soul into...
Update: Missing Lamar County Woman has been Found Safe
Update:
The Lamar County Sheriff's Office has reported that Sharon Summers Petitt has been found safe.
The Lamar County Sheriff's Office released the name and information...
Ask, Seek, and Knock: God is not reluctant to give.
I can remember when I was a kid going to arcades and working as hard as I could just to accumulate those little paper...
