Mother of slain Stone Mountain father struggles to find ‘peace’ after arrest
Juan Carlos Martinez-Zambrano was arrested following a multi-agency manhunt for the Dec. 12 murder of Christopher Blake Verdell. The suspect faces murder and aggravated assault charges for allegedly shooting two men after pounding on an apartment door. While the victim's mother expressed relief over the arrest,...
‘Knowingly false’: Judge kicked out of office is acting as own lawyer, using DA...
A former probate judge is suing for $50 million after she was arrested outside a nightclub in 2024 and video of the altercation went viral. The post 'Knowingly false': Judge kicked out of office is acting as own lawyer, using DA Fani Willis' dismissal of charges to sue cop who arrested her at club first appeared on...
Disgraced Atlanta Pastor Sam Collier ‘back in the saddle’ after second restoration
When disgraced Atlanta pastor Sam Collier returned to the pulpit last Sunday, he got a standing ovation and the founder’s blessing. That was after taking a few weeks off following sexual misconduct allegations from his former wife. Collier has been lead pastor of Christian Cultural Center (CCC) Atlanta, a...
Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates Guest Appreciation Day With Free Scoop
January 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, GA – Chicken Salad Chick is inviting guests to celebrate its annual Guest Appreciation Day on Thursday, January 22, with a free scoop of its iconic Classic Carol chicken salad at its locations. Guest Appreciation Day is a longstanding tradition for the...
Atlanta armed robbery suspects arrested in Riverdale after chase
Two Atlanta armed robbery suspects were captured in Riverdale after a chase through an apartment complex. The arrest was a multi-agency effort involving APD, Riverdale Police, the Clayton County Real-Time Crime Center, and K9 units. While one suspect was apprehended by a K9 in the woods, police confirmed both...
Woman hit, killed by pickup truck in DeKalb County
Police in DeKalb County are investigating after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning.
Thieves tear through 18 cars in 10 minutes searching for weapons, police say
Police said thieves broke into 18 cars at the Atlantic North Highland apartment complex on Highland Ave.
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police in DeKalb County are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a woman early Tuesday morning. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were called to Turner Hill Road near Mall Parkway just before 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck. When...
Family of teen at center of Clayton County manhunt says he’s ‘been through a...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 16 year-old Lequan Stephens, who authorities said was involved in a shooting Saturday night in Lovejoy. Atlanta News First spoke with the teenager’s family, who described Stephens as caring, loving and kind. They...
Ex-DeKalb superintendent’s wife asks judge to let him come home after strangling accusation
A judge granted the former DeKalb County Schools superintendent bond Monday would not let him return home after he was accused of strangling his wife.

















