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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.

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.
Posted inEntertainment

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.
Posted inEducation

Power Outage From Storm Shuts Down Fannin County Schools Today

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Canton is building brand new public housing. It’s happening at Tanner Place, a development named for longtime resident and former City Council member Pat Tanner.
Posted inYour Community

Tanner Place Brings Hope and Housing to Canton

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
The ceremony featured 582 pinwheels – each representing a child reported as abused or neglected in Tift County.
Posted inYour Community

More Than 6% of Children in Tift County Are Abused

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Discover the top entertainment spots in Georgia for 2025, plus insights from the BetMGM study on affordable living near top music venues.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Entertainment Spots in Georgia With the Best Events for 2025

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2025
Alive in Roswell, the city's award-winning monthly festival, kicks off its 2025 season on April 17. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Thursday through October in downtown Roswell.
Posted inEvents

When Does Alive in Roswell Start in 2025?

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Residents across Georgia need to prepare for dangerous weather as severe storms roll through the region Thursday afternoon and evening.
Posted inWeather

Severe Storms Threaten West Georgia Thursday Afternoon Through Late Night

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.
Posted inEducation

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025
Tifton residents now have multiple opportunities to shape their city's future as officials announce openings on seven community volunteer boards.
Posted inYour Community

Want to Make a Difference in Tifton? Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
What We Know: The City of Rome has partnered with RedSpeed to install automated speed cameras near West Central Elementary School. The program begins Monday, April 14, 2025, with a 30-day warning period before fines are enforced. The cameras will be located on Lavender Drive in the school zone.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Rome Expands Automated Speed Cameras To West Central Elementary

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
A disturbing case of animal cruelty has Tybee Island police searching for two men after one was captured on video allegedly strangling a dog with its leash at a local dog park on Saturday. The incident, which occurred on April 5, was reported by a witness who confronted the men before they fled the scene.
Posted inCrime

Man Caught on Video Strangling Dog at Tybee Island Park

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Allergy sufferers faced a tough day as pollen levels surged beyond 1,000 after a brief respite from recent rainfall.
Posted inWeather

Pollen Count Skyrockets After Rain Subsides

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
A Norman Park resident has claimed a $1 million top prize from the Cash Multiplier scratch-off game, according to the Georgia Lottery Corporation. The winning ticket was bought at Fastrac, located at 2160 Georgia Highway 37 East in Moultrie.
Posted inTalk of The Town

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Moultrie

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Discover how insurance can help Atlanta SMEs strengthen their strategic planning for 2025. Learn about key coverage options and more. 
Posted inSpecial Features

What Insurance Offers Atlanta SMEs in Their Strategic Planning for 2025 

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025
The parents of 2-year-old Maya Getahun filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville after their daughter died following an ant bite reaction.
Posted inHealth

Toddler Dies After Fire Ant Bite. Parents Sue Georgia Hospital

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025
🗣️ What We Know: Jason Dickerson, a lifelong Cherokee County resident, wants to represent Georgia State Senate District 21. The district includes parts of Cherokee and Fulton counties. Dickerson hopes to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Brandon Beach, who President Donald Trump appointed as Treasurer of the United States.
Posted inYour Vote

Cherokee Businessman Jason Dickerson Announces Run For State Senate

by B.T. ClarkApril 8, 2025April 9, 2025
What We Know: Christopher Owen Byrne was captured March 21 by the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Unit in Nassau County. He had been wanted since February 16 on charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Posted inCrime

Fugitive in Georgia Domestic Violence Case Caught in Florida

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025
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How to Win Big Prizes in Tifton During Easter

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

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