Skydivers gear up for FitzBoogie competition

FitzBoggie, an annual skydiving competition, is happening this week in Fitzgerald, Georgia. (Courtesy of Rick Poplinger)

Rick Poplinger, who has been a skydiver for more than 50 years, says there’s a degree of fear that comes with every adventure.

Poplinger is a jump organizer and participant for this year’s FitzBoogie. The annual skydiving competition is taking place this week in Fitzgerald, Georgia.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Poplinger talked with show host Rose Scott about his passion for adventure and skydiving groups Skydivers Over Sixty’s and Jumpers Over Seventy and how they are gearing up to break a state record this year.