Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Cops To Shoplifter: 'Please At Least Try To Hide'
Police department shares account of thief who apparently didn't think the crime through all the way.
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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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Aims to Buy 30 Acres For 'Green Oasis'
Land at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport is envisioned as green space for residents' families.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Police Investigate Brawl at Lenox Mall: Report
Video shared on social media shows group of women fighting in store on Christmas Eve.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Georgia Family Goes To Tennessee In Search Of Missing Son
Vincent “Vinnie” Rossetti, 22, was last seen by Tennessee law enforcement, but vanished again.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Have You Seen The Piedmont Park Coyote?
Animal sightings on the rise in Midtown park -- and neighbors are concerned.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
10 Movies & TV Shows Filming Around Atlanta Right Now
Metro area is becoming a movie mecca, with several productions in the works for 2017.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Kevin Spacey To Produce 'Unabomber' Series in Atlanta
Scripted series will start filming in metro Atlanta in January.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Why Atlanta Is The 'City In a Forest'
Trees are the dominant feature in the city's landscape. Here's why.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Public Schools Teacher Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Bill Haynes, 53, held in Kentucky.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Float's Hope: Wellstar Has Powerful Message In Rose Bowl Parade
Health System teams up with LifeLink of Georgia to promote organ donations.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
New Year, New 'Do: Salon Coming to Buckhead
NV My Hair is expanding from the Boston area to enter the Atlanta market. Half off to all new clients.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Police Navidad: Cops Play Santa to Dunwoody Kids
Police officers visited Peachtree Place Apartments on Christmas night and something amazing happened.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Rapper Shot at Waffle House: Report
Police investigating after artist known as Yung Mazi hit by bullet at Buckhead restaurant.
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Atlanta|News|
Things to Do Around Atlanta in 2017
The city is constantly reinventing itself. So what better time to see the improvements than early in the year?
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Atlanta|News|
Rapper Young Thug Free After Mall Arrest
Artist was apprehended while shopping at Lenox Square, but officers were there for someone else.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Group Advocates for Green Space in Pine Hills
Friends of Pine Hills Park was created in November 2016 to address balanced growth in area.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Quick! Adopt a Pet For Free in Cobb
Cobb County Animal Control is waiving fees so you can take a pet 'Home for the Holidays.'
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Carpet Cleaner Offers Free Services to Breast Cancer Patients
Cobb County company shares in giving for the holiday season.
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Atlanta|News|
5 Atlanta Rappers With the Christmas Spirit
These celebrities were caught in the act of giving back.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Man Robbed, Pistol-Whipped on Georgia Tech Campus: Report
Attack happened Wednesday night on Ferst Street.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
