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.

In many parts of Georgia, pole barns are becoming a familiar sight on both rural properties and residential lots. Whether used for storing equipment, sheltering animals, or creating a multipurpose workspace, these buildings offer a practical, affordable solution for Georgians who need extra space. Their simple construction and long-term durability make them especially appealing for landowners who want a structure that can stand up to the state’s changing weather without breaking the bank.

Special Features

The Complete Guide to Building a Pole Barn in Georgia: Permits, Costs, and Materials

by B.T. ClarkApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025

The City of South Fulton’s Department of Public Works will hold a public information meeting Thursday evening to share proposed traffic calming plans for several residential streets

Here’s How You Can Weigh in On Traffic Calming in South Fulton

by B.T. ClarkApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Two people were found dead early Sunday after a fire tore through a recreational trailer in the woods behind a home in Lilburn.

Fire

Two Killed in Early Morning Trailer Fire in Gwinnett

by B.T. ClarkApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Artistic black and white photo of rippled water surface with reflections.

Crime

Georgia Man Drowns in Lake After Fleeing Traffic Stop

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes.

Traffic & Transportation

All Lanes Reopened After Tybee Island Bridge Crash

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

What We Know: Scammers are impersonating Sgt. Randall Tucker from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They’re calling residents and claiming they’ve missed jury duty. Victims are told they must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest.

Crime

Scam Alert: Jury Duty Hoax in Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

A toddler is dead after being shot inside a southeast Atlanta apartment Sunday morning, according to police.

Crime

2-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Southeast Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

April is National Infertility Awareness Month, and before we go any further, let me say this upfront: infertility is not funny. It is painful. It is isolating. It is traumatizing. It makes you question everything—your body, your faith, your marriage, your worth. And yet, if you live through it long enough, there comes a point when the only thing left to do is laugh. Not because it’s funny, but because if you don’t laugh, you’ll break. And Lord knows, we were already in pieces.

Clark Chronicles

The First Casualty of Infertility is Dignity

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said.

Crime

Georgia Walmart Employee Goes on Shooting Spree: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025

A senior woman with gray hair looking shocked outdoors at a patio table in Portugal.

Alpharetta Wants to Deliver Flowers to All Assisted Living Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

The hills of Washington Park are alive with cheers and competition today. The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back..

The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is Today in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025

The final blow came last month, when new training rules and response restrictions were issued by the Chatham County Fire Department. But volunteers say the unraveling began much earlier—just before the county officially took control of fire services on July 1.

Fire

‘We’re Done.’ Volunteer Firefighters Resign in Mass Exit From Chatham County Fire Department

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

A large oak tree has fallen across Zebulon Road, forcing officials to close the section between Madison Subdivision and Powers Plantation. Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies now direct drivers to find alternate routes while crews work to remove the tree.

Traffic & Transportation

Fallen Oak Tree Closes Zebulon Road in Macon

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025

Savannah police are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on North Fernwood Drive. They say he is armed and dangerous.

Crime

He’s Out There: Georgia Man Wanted in Savannah Killing

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

The Tift Theatre has a full month of live entertainment and community events scheduled for April, including music nights, pageants, auditions, and a musical comedy show.

Tift Theatre Lineup Features Music, Comedy, and Community Events This Month

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Students in Fannin County are getting an unexpected day off. A power outage at East Fannin Elementary and a blocked intersection near Lakewood shut things down early Friday. There will be no classes — and no virtual lessons.

Power Outage From Storm Shuts Down Fannin County Schools Today

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025