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.
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,...
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...
Gordon Honors 290 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement
Gordon State College held its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony in the SARC Arena on Friday, May 16, honoring 290 graduates with baccalaureate and associate...
Lamar County High Sends Off the Class of 2025
Under a bright May sky and a refreshing morning breeze, families and friends gathered at Trojan Field on Saturday, May 24, to celebrate the...
Gordon State Recognized for Supporting Veterans and Military Families
Every year, an organization called Viqtory compiles a data-driven list of schools that are committed to supporting students who have served in the military....
