July's Top Stories: Uber Robbery | Chick-Fil-A 'Agent' | Granny Gem Thief | Coulter vs. Delta

ATLANTA, GA -- July was full of great local stories covered by Patch. Octogenarian jewel thief Doris Payne showed that, expensive tastes aside, she know her way around the environs of Walmart like the rest of us -- allegedly. Also, political commentator Ann Coulter got into it with one of Atlanta's stalwart companies. July has been that kind of month.

It's been a long and hot month, not without it's ups and downs. Here are some of metro Atlanta's top stories for the month of July. (SIGN UP: For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Or if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

5 things about international jewel thief Doris Payne

Payne was re-arrested on a parole violation one day after briefly bonding out of a jail on a theft charge at the Walmart. What happens to her next is up to a DeKalb County judge.

Suspect Arrested For Robbing Seniors In Metro Atlanta: Police

Ann Coulter Slams Delta In Twitter Rant; Airline Hits Back

Man Arrested In Execution-Style Slaying Inside Decatur's Lucky Panda

Unruly Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Aboard Delta Flight

2 Women Posing As Uber Drivers Rob, Beat Passenger In Buckhead: Report (

Elderly Driver Dies In Bizarre Car Accident In Marietta Driveway

Woman Claiming To Be Federal Agent Tried To Get Discounted Chick-Fil-A: Report

That's about it for July, folks. In August, we can look forward to more back-to-school stories, news about the Mercedes Benz Stadium as it opens as the start of the season for the Atlanta Falcons.

Image via DeKalb County Sheriff's Office