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.
What is Keeping You Up at Night?
What keeps you up at night? The worries of life keep many from rest. Others have unfinished business hanging over their heads. Some people's...
Brutz English Seeks Justice Against the County: Federal Lawsuit Filed
Local businessman and farmer, Brutz English filed a lawsuit against Lamar County in Macon Thursday, August 15, at the U.S. District Court. English is...
Trojans to Begin 2024 Football Season at Telfair County on Friday...
In last week's preseason game against Schley County, Lamar County had an impressive showing, beginning the game with a junior varsity quarter. The Trojans...
Being Faithful Unto Death: Jesus, Smyrna, Polycarp, and You
"FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH." I once saw a tombstone that had these words inscribed under the name of the individual who lay beneath it. It...
Final Preseason Scrimmage at Thunder Alley Friday Night
After the scrimmage in Butler last Friday night, Travis Ellington's Lamar County Trojans look to showcase their talent and hard work for the home...
Trojans to Scrimmage Vikings in Butler on Friday Night
Football season is upon us! The Trojans will kick off their preseason with a scrimmage against the Taylor County Vikings on Friday, August 2....
Strength in the Valley of Tears
Psalm 84 is a beautiful Psalm, one that I had the privilege of preaching recently to our New Hope family. There is a famous...
Back to School in Lamar County: Open House Info and Supply...
Parents, it is almost time for the 2024-2025 school year to get kicked off. No one likes to feel unprepared. What do you need...
Returning to Eden with a Better Gardener
Where was the Garden of Eden? This is a question I have heard a lot over the years, even back in Sunday School as...
Adventures of Summer 2024: Part 4
This is the fourth part in a series where our readers share with the community. We simply want to know how you are spending...
