Georgia
Georgia angler ties state record with massive spotted sunfish catch
Wesley Daniels of Pearson shows off a spotted sunfish weighing 12 ounces he caught on April 15, 2025. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
An Atkinson County angler has tied a Georgia state record with a catch from the Suwannee River.
Wesley Daniels of Pearson landed a spotted sunfish weighing 12 ounces on April 15, matching the current state record set in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The fish measured 8¾ inches long.
What they’re saying:
“I was fishing for catfish, so the unusual thing was that he was caught on a piece of shrimp, and I thought it was a big catfish at first,” Daniels said. “When I pulled him into the boat, me and my friend just looked at each other because we had never seen a stumpknocker that big!”
“We are excited to have our first freshwater fish state record for 2025, and I don’t know about you – but that certainly fires me up to get out and get on the water,” said Scott Robinson, WRD Chief of Fisheries. “Who will catch the next state record? It could be you! Be sure to take advantage of the outstanding variety of angling opportunities all over our state and you just might catch one of your own. Let’s Go Fish Georgia!”
Wesley Daniels of Pearson shows off a spotted sunfish weighing 12 ounces he caught on April 15, 2025. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Dig deeper:
Spotted sunfish, also called “stumpknockers,” are known for their preference for stumps where they find food. They typically weigh less than half a pound and feature dark olive or brown backs, light green or olive sides with small black spots, and dusky orange fins. They are found in multiple river basins across Georgia, including the Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, Ogeechee, Ochlockonee, Suwannee, St. Mary’s, Satilla, and Savannah.
When fishing for spotted sunfish, the WRD recommends using worms, crickets, small spinners, flies, and popping bugs, especially in heavily vegetated, slow-moving streams and warm, shallow ponds.
Wesley Daniels of Pearson shows off a spotted sunfish weighing 12 ounces he caught on April 15, 2025. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
What you can do:
Georgia anglers help support fisheries conservation through license purchases, which fund research, public fishing areas, and other programs. Licenses can be purchased at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.
The Source: The details in this article were provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Spencer Mermans spent the last three seasons at Yale.
Georgia Tech mascot, Buzz, gets the crowd pumped up during a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)
Georgia Tech has added a second tight end out of the Ivy League ahead of the 2026 season.
Spencer Mermans plans to transfer to Tech, according to On3. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Mermans spent the last three seasons at Yale.
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Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia
Seaside Georgia Announces Strategic Expansion of Portfolio to Meet Growing International Demand for Black Sea Real Estate
BATUMI, Georgia, 12th Jan 2026 — Seaside Georgia, a real estate consultancy and advisory firm based in the Adjara region, today announced an expansion of its project portfolio and the introduction of a new service framework. The initiative is intended to facilitate international participation in the coastal residential and hospitality sectors of Georgia.
This operational growth follows a period of increased activity along the Black Sea coast, specifically within Batumi, Gonio, and Kobuleti. Seaside Georgia’s updated operations will prioritize developments that adhere to international construction standards and sustainable urban planning protocols.
“As the Georgian Black Sea coast continues to grow as a destination for tourism and residency, the requirement for transparent, data-driven services has increased,” stated Luka Tskhadadze, co-founder of the company.
The rollout includes an expanded suite of advisory services designed to assist clients through the property acquisition process, including legal due diligence, architectural assessment, and property management. This “single-window” approach is intended to address the procedural requirements of cross-border real estate transactions.
Seaside Georgia’s new framework also emphasizes infrastructure integration. The firm is focusing on projects located near the Batumi Boulevard expansions and those incorporating sustainable technologies, reflecting current trends in buyer preferences for energy-efficient living.
The regional market is supported by Georgia’s economic policies, which include a simplified property registration system and specific tax structures for property owners. Seaside Georgia’s expansion aims to support the local economy by facilitating international transactions and assisting in the development of hospitality infrastructure.
About Seaside Georgia Seaside Georgia is a real estate consultancy and advisory firm operating in Georgia. The company focuses on the Black Sea coastal market, providing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Seaside Georgia provides market analysis and administrative support to international clients navigating the Georgian property sector.
For more information, visit https://seasidegeorgia.ge/.
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Jan. 12 (UPI) — A fight that broke out at a state prison in Georgia left three prisoners dead and 13 others hospitalized, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
The violence took place Sunday and also injured a guard, though the extent of their injuries was unknown, WAGA-TV in Atlanta reported.
Sheriff Joel Cochran identified the three prisoners who died as Jimmy Lee Trammell, Ahmod Hatcher and Teddy Dwayne Jackson.
Cochran told WJBF-TV in Augusta that prisoners were fighting among themselves, sparking a larger riot at Washington County State Prison. It’s unclear what sparked the initial fight.
Corrections officials put the facility on lockdown during the incident, and the prison was deemed secure by 6 p.m.
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