John Verner
Atlanta
John Verner (He/Him) is a reporter for The Click and host of The Cult of Christianity podcast. Verner has been a reporter for The Click since 2022, specializing in religious reporting and Atlanta area news. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with Louis (his cat), wildlife photography, and writing music.
December 22, 2022
Opinion: Addicted to Regurgitation – Churnalists at Large
Everyone’s doing it. And everyone knows that it’s wrong. Churnalism is a big part of our media cycle, and like all things, it’s getting worse. Churnalism is nothing more than an attempt to get clicks by repeating what everyone else says
November 16, 2022
Podcast: Troubling Trends in True Crime
The "true crime" genre continues to trend upwards in terms of production, consumption, and financial gain. But for journalists, is engaging with this genre ethical?
November 15, 2022
Opinion: Jim West’s Story — How Anonymity Poisoned Everything
Undercover work and anonymous sourcing are invaluable when it comes to journalism. The public has the right to know a lot. Additionally, the safety of a city, especially when it comes to potentially predatory public officials, is paramount. Even so, stories need to be sourced smartly. This one was not.
November 8, 2022
Atlanta Suburb Says Yes to Cityhood
The Atlanta suburb of Mableton has voted to incorporate as a town.
November 2, 2022
Police Officer Sues Georgia College for Firing After On-the-Job Injury
Sgt. Lopez began working for GCSU’s Department of Public Safety in September 2020. The complaint filed on October 10, to the Northern District of Georgia Court - Gainesville Division, claimed that Sgt. Lopez injured his knee while on patrol.