Kennesaw, GA|News|
'I Kneel For Unity In A Country That Needs It': Kennesaw State Cheerleader
Kennesaw State cheerleaders say they will kneel again at football games despite scrutiny.
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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Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Woman Struck, Killed By Vehicle In DeKalb: Report
Pedestrian, 61, hit and killed Thursday morning by Volvo on South Hairston in DeKalb County, officials say.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Atlanta Chiropractors Accused Of Filing Fraudulent Claims At Marietta Clinic
Atlanta doctors Allan Spagnardi and Stacy Spagnardi billed insurers for fake claims from their Marietta clinic, prosecutors say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Sought In Burglary In Decatur Apartments
Authorities are seeking a man in connection with a burglary at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
$1.1M In Greenspace Added To Brookhaven
The city of Brookhaven added some greenspace near Cross Keys High School in a $1.1 million deal.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Falcons Owner: Players Have A Right To Kneel
Players have a right to kneel "in a respectful way," Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Mold-Like Substance On Tomatoes'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Atlanta?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck On East-West Connector
Demetrius Dandridge, 43, of Marietta died Sunday in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Oct. 1 in Austell, police said.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Several Major Risk Factors Are Out Of Compliance'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Cobb County?
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Acworth, GA|News|
Thief Broke Into Car, Stole Credit Cards: Acworth Police
Acworth police are looking for a thief who was caught on camera breaking into a car and stealing credit cards, which were later used.
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Atlanta|News|
Casting Call: Several Roles Needed In 'Venom' Movie Filming In Atlanta
"Venom " casting directors are seeking talent for several roles, including contortionists, medical staffers and hip-looking folks.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Peeping Tom In Publix Bathroom Sought: Atlanta Police
A Peeping Tom was in the bathroom with a woman in the Publix on Cascade Road in Atlanta, police say. The perpetrator is being sought.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Boy, 5, Sets Up Lemonade Stand In Cobb To Help Vegas Victims
A Cobb County boy has set up a lemonade stand, with the proceeds going to help the victims of the Las Vegas massacre.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Child Called A Slave During 'Civil War Day' At Georgia School: Report
Report: An African-American student was called a slave during a “Civil War Day” activity at a Kennesaw school.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Gunman Stole Rolex And Shot Man In Midtown: Police
A gunman opened fire on a man in Midtown, shooting him in the leg and stealing his Rolex, police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Program on Distracted Driving Set For DeKalb
Judge to host Teen Victim Impact Program on Thursday, Oct. 12 in a DeKalb County courtroom.
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Atlanta|News|
Former Atlanta Contractor Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
Elvin “E.R.” Mitchell Jr. was sentenced Tuesday to 5 years in prison in a widening bribery scandal involving Atlanta City Hall.
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Atlanta|News|
Cobb Educator To Be Honored For Innovative Teaching In Marietta
Monica Alicea of Cheatham Hill Elementary will be honored Thursday after she won 3rd place in 2017 Voya Unsung Heroes awards program.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Officials To Break Ground On New Colony Square Building In Midtown
Atlanta officials will break ground Tuesday on a new "reimagined" Colony Square in Midtown.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Police Seek Witnesses In Shooting Outside Atlanta Bar
Up to four witnesses being sought in fatal shooting of Decatur man Tuesday night outside a bar on Edgewood Avenue in Midtown.
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