Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Is 7th-Best In Keeping New Year's Resolutions
WalletHub compared 150 cities on goals such as 'adult obesity' and 'income growth.'
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
- Atlanta, GA
I'm Craig Johnson, Atlanta editor for Patch.com. I am a longtime journalist who has written and edited for Michigan's The Detroit News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CNN.com and HLNTV.com all here in Atlanta. With Patch, I cover everything going on in Georgia's largest city, including Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven and Decatur. I also cover Marietta, East Cobb, Smyrna. Got a story tip? Please send it my way at craig.johnson@patch.com.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Kudos For Kids' Program: Officer Lauded in Marietta
Officer Paul Hill's goal: Train every child inside city's school system RadKIDS initiatives.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Falcons Playoff Schedule: When & Where
The Dirty Birds have a real opportunity to bring an NFL championship to the city.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Suspect Wanted In Decatur Shooting Turns Himself In (UPDATED)
Police say man involved in Dec. 28 incident was considered armed and dangerous.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Jury Duty Phone Scam Targets DeKalb Residents
Sheriff Jeffery Mann says hoax involves a caller impersonating deputies.
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Atlanta|News|
End Of An Era: Greatest Moments in Turner Field History
Atlanta Braves' lease at downtown ballpark official ends Dec. 31.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Police PSA: Be Safe This New Year's
The holiday brings with it many hazards that can be avoided. Here are some tips from APD.
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Atlanta|News|
Year In Review: 9 Huge Things That Happened In Atlanta in 2016
The year 2016 was supposed to be like any other, only it wasn't.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Thou Shalt Not? Georgia Teen's Artistic Bible Draws Flak
Twitter user from Cobb County says project took three months, but not everyone is feeling the spirit.
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Atlanta|News|
Why This is The Most Expensive Peach Bowl Ever
You may be surprised at how much the average ticket costs to Saturday's game at the Georgia Dome.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Don't Toss That Tree, Recycle It
Cobb County offering drop-off points for residents to dispose of holiday ferns.
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Atlanta|News|
Here's a List of City & County Offices Closed For New Year's
Here the holiday closings for Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Atlanta.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Mayhem In Midtown: Shooting, Attempted Carjacking Halt Traffic
A calm Thursday morning descends into chaos as perpetrator is shot by passenger, police say.
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Atlanta|News|
When School Starts in Metro Atlanta Districts
DeKalb, Cobb, Fulton and Atlanta students will hit the books in the coming days.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Police Officer Battling Cancer in Brookhaven Presented With $23K
Joel Coward given funds to help fight stomach cancer.
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Atlanta|News|
Botched Store-Bought Hanukkah Cake Reads 'Merry Christmas'
Facebook post of cake made in Thomasville 'horrifically awesome,' says one commenter.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis Addresses High Water Bills
As he cedes control of government, Ellis moves to get billing system back on track.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Robbery Suspect Killed in Shootout ID'd as Decatur Resident
Ronald Deonte Johnson, 24, of Decatur was killed in attempted armed robbery of Sunoco in Cartersville, police say.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Henri’s Bakery & Cafe Moving to Andrews Square
Longtime pastries shop is relocating, but staying in Buckhead.
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Atlanta|News|
Queen Latifah's Car Stolen at Georgia Gas Station
Thief jumped into Mercedes at Shell gas station in Fulton County, according to reports. Car was later recovered.
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