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.
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...
CJ Allen Inspires the Next Generation of Players at First Annual...
Barnesville - Over 200 children were gathered at Trojan Field on Saturday, May 18 for the 1st Annual CJ Allen Youth Football Camp. Participants...
Linda Wilson Retires from LCPS After 33 Years
Lamar County Primary School is saying goodbye to one of its most dedicated teachers. Let us take a moment to celebrate the remarkable career...
When in Rome: Trojans Shine at Track State Championship
ROME, Ga. - The GHSA A-Division 1 State Championship Track and Field Meet took place at Rome High School's Barron Stadium from May 9-11,...
Stacey Tenney Retiring After 29 Years at LCMS
After twenty-nine years of teaching at Lamar County Middle School, Mrs. Stacey Tenney is saying goodbye to a fulfilling career. Her teaching journey began...
