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.
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...
10U Allstars Begin the World Series 2-0
BATON ROUGE, La.—The Lamar County 10U Allstars are turning heads in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after two impressive victories during the first day of their...
Adventures of Summer 2024: Part 3
This is the third part in a series where our readers share with the community. We simply want to know how you are spending...
Welcome Baby Shiver
Britt and Marianna Shiver of Griffin are pleased to announce the arrival of their lovely daughter, McKibben Anne Shiver.
Born: June 10, 2024 at 9:02...
