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 Defense Secures Win Over Rutland
Trojan Nation witnessed a tight game in Thunder Alley Friday night, but the Trojans earned the win, grinding out a 20–14 victory over the...
Stop Playing with God: The Cycle of Nothing
I’ve never been a fan of treadmills. You can run hard, break a sweat, and spend thirty minutes staring at one wall. When you...
‘Cars & Coffee Cruise In’ Coming to Antioch Baptist Church in...
Do you love classic or customized vehicles?
Antioch Baptist Church is inviting the community to come to its Cars & Coffee Cruise In on...
Five in a Row! Lamar County Tops Jackson Again
The visitor’s side was packed at Red Devil Hill Friday night, and Lamar County rewarded its fans with a hard-fought victory. The Lamar County...
Lamar County Softball Enters September on Fire
The Lamar County Lady Trojans varsity softball team has opened the season ablaze, putting together an undefeated first month behind great pitching and clutch...
Trojans Victorious in Home Opener; Will Play Jackson this Friday at...
The Lamar County Trojans opened the 2025 football season in style on August 15 at Trojan Field, knocking off the visiting Telfair County Trojans...
Lamar County School Board Reduces Millage Rate, Lowers Property Taxes
The Lamar County Board of Education voted at its August 19 meeting to lower the school millage rate for the 2026 fiscal year.
In a...
Lamar County Softball Stays Perfect Through First Five Games
The Lamar County High School softball team is coming in hot to begin the 2025 season, earning a 5-0 record in its first week.
Lamar...
Jake Harris to be Assistant Superintendent at Lamar County Schools
Lamar County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jessica Watson announced Monday evening that a decision has been made for the position of Assistant Superintendent of School...
Looking Deeper at the Covenant Restrictions on Amazon’s Lamar County Property
On July 31, Barnesville Buzz broke a story about the $270 million real estate deal in which Amazon Data Services, Inc. purchased 984.89 acres...
