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.
The Late Jimmy Carter and New Year Challenges
Before he would become the 39th President of the United States, a young man named Jimmy Carter from Plains was set to become the...
Armed Man at Nursing Home in Jackson; Butts County Sheriff Seeks...
In a public statement, the Butts County Sheriff's Office reported that an armed person was seen walking on the grounds of the Westbury Center...
Get in the Spirit! Readers tell the stories of their precious...
Christmas tree ornaments have a way of adding a touch of personality to your Christmas decor. We love those ornaments that have stories attached...
A Big Thing Happened in a Small Town: God’s Chosen Stage...
Some 2,000 years ago, the most commemorated and celebrated birthday in the history of humanity happened; Jesus of Nazareth was born to a young...
Trojans Wrestle Their Way Into Second Place at Tara Classic
JONESBORO, Ga. — The Lamar County wrestling team finished in second place on Saturday, December 21 at the Tara Classic Invitational at Jonesboro High...
Verizon Temporary Outage: Barnesville Area is Sent Back to the 1990s...
Do you remember the good ol' days of landlines and dial-up? When episodes of Seinfeld premiered on network television instead of streaming as reruns?...
Our Great Need; Our Greater Christ: God’s Christmas Promises Kept
Think back on the Christmases of your past. The holidays can be great reference points that remind us of who we used to be....
The Heart Behind the Crown: Faith Buice’s Journey to Homecoming Queen
Under the lights at Trojan Field on October 18, 2024, students, fans, and alumni anticipated the coronation of a new homecoming queen. In the...
Trojans Close Football Season with Fourth Consecutive Winning Record
Lamar County wrapped up its football season last week after a 21-10 loss at Northeast in Macon on November 22. For the fourth consecutive...
Church of the Nazarene Hosting Christmas Cookie Sale Dec. 7
Everyone seems to have a sweet tooth during the holiday season, and the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene has a great opportunity to satisfy...
