Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Hurricane Harvey: How Residents Can Donate In DeKalb
Avondale Estates announces drop-off points + DeKalb Sheriff Jeff Mann outlines how residents can donate to relief efforts.
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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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Mom Of Missing Vet: 'I Never Thought He Would Be in Brad's Backyard'
The mom of Chase Massner says she still agonizes over the 3-year ordeal of trying to find her son, whose remains were found in a Cobb yard.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
New DeKalb City Stonecrest Swears in Its First Two Judges
Stonecrest swore in its first two judges this week as the new city rounds out its legal system.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA|News|
Woman Missing After House-Sitting In Druid Hills
Jenna Van Gelderen was supposed to be house-sitting her parents' Atlanta home, but she vanished on Aug. 19.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Police Question Gunman In Smyrna Gas Station Shooting
Smyrna police have brought the gunman in Wednesday's shooting into headquarters to find out why he opened fire on a man.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Officer On Dashcam Video: 'We Only Kill Black People'
Dashcam footage from a traffic stop shows a Cobb officer telling a scared motorist: "We only kill black people, right?"
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Confederate Statue Debate: GOP Lawmaker Warns Democrat She Could 'Go Missing'
State Rep. Jason Spencer warns former Rep. LaDawn Jones that if she keeps lobbying for removal of a Confederate statue she may "go missing."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
'Miracle Baby': Newborn Found In Gym Bag Outside DeKalb Building
A newborn baby was found Thursday in a gym bag outside a medical building in DeKalb County, Chamblee police said.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Retailer 'South Moon Under' Opens Thursday In Buckhead
Fashion retailer South Moon Under is set to open its doors Thursday at The Shops Around Lenox In Buckhead.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Man Carjacked At Lindbergh In Buckhead: Report
Man carjacked inside parking deck at Lindbergh in Buckhead. Police recover vehicle.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Hurricane Harvey: Cobb Sheriff Expresses Sympathies For Fallen Texas Officer
Cobb County Sheriff's Office expresses condolences for fallen Texas officer who died in Hurricane Harvey.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Hurricane Harvey: Atlanta Humane Society Sending Team To Texas
Atlanta Humane Society is sending a team to Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: Where Did Employee Fail To Wash Hands?
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Nonprofit Group To Host 'Purple And Green Gala' In Atlanta
The nonprofit group Our Children's Story will host its inaugural "Purple And Green Gala" in Atlanta this fall.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: Where Did Workers Fail To Wash Their Hands?
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Atlanta or elsewhere in Fulton County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
5 Things About Alex Michael Ramos: Georgia Man Tied To Charlottesville Violence
Alex Michael Ramos, 33, faces extradition to Charlottesville, Va., after being attested in an attack caught on video.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Shot In Arm At Smyrna Gas Station
A man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Wednesday morning in Smyrna.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
2017 Decatur Book Festival: The Little Shop Of Stories Q&A
With the 2017 AJC Decatur Book Festival just days away, Patch interview the owners of The Little Shop of Stories, a festival co-sponsor.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Here's The Schedule For The 2017 Decatur Book Festival
Here is the full schedule for the 2017 Decatur Book Festival.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Triple Homicide In DeKalb: 3 Victims ID'd In Lithonia Shooting
DeKalb police are investigating Wednesday after three people were shot dead in Lithonia. The shooter remains at large.
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