• Women’s Health in Crisis
  • Elections
  • Immigration
  • Texas Floods
  • News
    • News You Can Use
    • Talk of The Town
    • Economy
    • Business
    • Odd News
    • Tips and Knowledge
    • Weather
    • Your Community
  • Events
  • Your Family
  • Crime
  • Your Government
    • Your Vote
    • In The Know
    • Representing You
    • The Public Record
    • Elections 101
  • Education
  • Obituaries
  • Video
  • Opinion
    • Clark Chronicles
    • Underdressed and Overeducated
  • About
  • Post a Press Release
  • Privacy
  • Internships
  • Place an Obituary
  • Advertise
  • News Tips
  • Support Local Journalism
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Bluesky
  • Mastadon
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Reddit
  • Nextdoor
Skip to content
  • About
  • Post a Press Release
  • Privacy
  • Internships
  • Place an Obituary
  • Advertise
  • News Tips
  • Support Local Journalism
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Bluesky
  • Mastadon
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Reddit
  • Nextdoor
The Georgia Sun

The Georgia Sun

Latest Georgia News, Local Events, Weather and Statewide Updates

  • Women’s Health in Crisis
  • Elections
  • Immigration
  • Texas Floods
Support Local Journalism
  • News
    • News You Can Use
    • Talk of The Town
    • Economy
    • Business
    • Odd News
    • Tips and Knowledge
    • Weather
    • Your Community
  • Events
  • Your Family
  • Crime
  • Your Government
    • Your Vote
    • In The Know
    • Representing You
    • The Public Record
    • Elections 101
  • Education
  • Obituaries
  • Video
  • Opinion
    • Clark Chronicles
    • Underdressed and Overeducated

B.T. Clark

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.

🏛️ Why It Matters: The CDC is based in Atlanta and employs thousands of Georgians. Budget cuts and layoffs could hurt the state's economy and weaken the nation's ability to respond to health emergencies.
Posted inHealth

Georgia Senators Push For CDC Funding After Mass Layoffs

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025
A second suspect was arrested Thursday in connection with the July 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens, Georgia.
Posted inCrime

Second Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of Georgia Teenager

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025
A husband and wife from Buford died Tuesday after drowning in Gulf waters near a Destin resort. Rescue teams were able to save their adult son's life.
Posted inTalk of The Town

Buford Couple Drowns While on Vacation in Florida: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Macro photo of a copper penny highlighting the 'Liberty' inscription, focusing on texture and detail.
Posted inNational

How Will Stores Handle .99 Prices Without The Penny?

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Chatham County residents with court dates next week will head to a brand new building as the Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse officially opens its doors Monday.
Posted inYour Government

New Chatham Courthouse Opens Monday

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Authorities have identified 7-year-old Tristan Cornelius as the child who died in Friday's drowning incident at Lake Tobesofkee, while one of the two other children involved has been released from medical care.
Posted inGeorgia People

7-Year-Old Tristan Cornelius Identified as Victim in Lake Tobesofkee Drowning

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025
Close-Up Shot of a Hood of a Car
Posted inPublic Safety

Emergency Drill Alert: Savannah Stages Citywide Safety Test Thursday

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Gavin Ownbey from Collins Hill High School took first place in Georgia Tech's "Manufacture Your Music" competition, beating more than 100 applicants with his coded musical creation.
Posted inGeorgia People

Georgia High School Student Gavin Ownbey Wins Music Remix Contest

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
Michael Sumler, known to fans as “Chicago Mike,” died late Saturday night in a car crash on Veterans Memorial Highway near Buckner Road in Mableton. He was 71.
Posted inIn The News

Kool & The Gang’s Michael Sumler Dies in Georgia Crash

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
James Smith, former Deputy Director of Infrastructure and Operations in Gwinnett County's Department of Information Technology, was arrested this morning following an investigation into financial misconduct.
Posted inCrime

Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director Arrested

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Georgia's lakes and rivers stayed safer this Memorial Day weekend. The Department of Natural Resources reports zero boating deaths despite heavy holiday traffic.
Posted inCrime

29 Drunk Boating Arrests in Georgia on Memorial Day Weekend

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Jennifer Williams and Lauren Holtzer will step into key leadership roles in Cherokee County School District this fall, bringing decades of combined education experience to their new positions.
Posted inEducation

Meet The Cherokee County School District’s Newest Leaders

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Scattered thunderstorms could turn severe across north and central Georgia today, with dangerous conditions expected to continue through the end of the week.
Posted inWeather

Severe Storms Threaten North Georgia Today Through Friday

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
What We Don't Know: Police haven't identified the hit-and-run driver or confirmed the exact make and model of the dark sedan.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Hit-and-Run Driver Flees After Causing Serious Crash on I-285

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
Crews are working to repair a possible water main break at the intersection of Nancy Creek Road Northwest and West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, with some residents reporting low water pressure Thursday morning.
Posted inIn The News

Water Main Break in Atlanta’s Paces Neighborhood: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025
A popular Savannah dog park will shut down temporarily starting Monday for renovations aimed at improving safety and amenities.
Posted inRecreation

Savannah Dog Park Closes Next Week for Major Upgrades

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025
What We Know: Phelan became widely known on TikTok, where she documented her glioblastoma diagnosis and treatment for nearly 150,000 followers. Her videos showed the raw reality of cancer — from hospital visits to moments of joy and faith — all while she remained grounded in her Georgia hometown.
Posted inGeorgia People

Georgia TikTok Influencer Anna Grace Phelan Dies at 19 After Cancer Battle

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025
A Tifton special education teacher surrendered to authorities earlier this month after being accused of assaulting students at Eighth Street Middle School, police said. Dixie Hardy, 55, faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a five-day investigation sparked by a school board complaint
Posted inCrime

Tifton Teacher Charged With Assaulting Students

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 21 22 23 24 25 … 83 Older posts

Find An Article

Events Calendar

Two Dead After Head-On Crash In Cherokee CountyTwo Dead After Head-On Crash In Cherokee County
Man Shot Dead in Jonesboro DrivewayMan Shot Dead in Jonesboro Driveway
Lane Closures Coming to Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee This WeekLane Closures Coming to Bells Ferry Road in Cherokee This Week
The First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The Georgia Sun
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Bluesky
  • Mastadon
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Reddit
  • Nextdoor
© 2025 Sun Publishing LLC Powered by Newspack Privacy Policy