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.
Lamar County Volleyball Opens State Playoffs at Home Today
It's postseason time for GHSA Volleyball, and the Lamar County varsity volleyball team is looking to make a playoff run.
Lamar County enters the Class...
Trojans Shut Out Titans to Cap Homecoming Week
The undefeated Lamar County football team topped off the 2025 Homecoming Week with a 27–0 victory over the Towers Titans on Friday night at...
When God Fills the Workday
The brevity of life is something we have probably all considered at some point, whether we wanted to or not. If you are an...
Safety Upgrade Coming to Dangerous Intersection in Lamar County
One of Lamar County's busiest intersections is getting a new traffic signal.
Today, October 8, 2025, the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Quick Response Program is...
What to Do When You’ve Reached Your Limit
Life moves fast sometimes, does it not? Whether it's the daily grind at work, keeping up with packed schedules, catching up on house projects...
Trojans Tame Mustangs in Region Opener
Lamar County took its first step toward a region championship Friday night after defeating the McNair Mustangs by a score of 35–22 at Thunder...
Trojans Defeat Westside, Even Program Record for First Time in 56...
For the first time since the program’s inaugural season in 1970, Lamar County football has climbed back to even. Friday night’s 27–14 win over...
Gordon State Esports Team is Leveling Up to a New Season
When most people think of college games, they picture basketball courts and football fields, but at Gordon State College, another team has been building...
Dr. Jeff Morgan to Preach at Antioch’s Homecoming This Sunday
Antioch Baptist Church of Yatesville will mark a special milestone on Sunday, September 14, as the congregation gathers for its 202nd Homecoming celebration.
The day...
Jeff Sloan Named New Principal of Lamar County High School
On Monday, September 8, the Lamar County Board of Education approved Mr. Jeffery Sloan as the next principal of Lamar County High School. The...
