Marietta, GA|News|
Canadian Man Flew To Atlanta To Have Sex With Marietta Girl: FBI
FBI: Canadian man stopped at Hartsfield airport after coming to Atlanta to have sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online.
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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Tucker, GA|News|
Doraville Councilman Announces Re-Election Campaign
Robert Patrick announces re-election campaign to Doraville’s City Council District 1.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Update: Body Found Off I-20 Is Missing DeKalb Grandmother: Authorities
A badly composed body Wednesday found alongside Interstate 20 is confirmed to be missing 78-year-old Millicent Williams, DeKalb police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Confederate Flag Taken Down In Kennesaw: Report
A Confederate flag in downtown Kennesaw has been taken down in the wake of an online petition calling for its removal.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Fall Citizens Public Safety Academy Accepting Applicants
Enrollment is now open for the Fall Citizens Public Safety Academy, which begins Tuesday, September 5.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Major Marketing, Entertainment Symposium Set For This Weekend In Buckhead
The Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment Symposium 2017 will be held August 17-20 in Buckhead.
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Marietta, GA|News|
3 Gang Members Get 20 Years For Burglarizing Marietta Gun Shop
Marice Primus of Smyrna, Rashaud Brewer of Dallas and Rashad Kirkland, 25, of Austell all pleaded gulity to burglary, the DA said.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Pooches Invited To The Pool For Doggy Dip Day In Brookhaven
Pooches are invited to the pool at Murphey Candler Park for Doggy Dip Day in Brookhaven on Sept. 10.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Petition Seeks To Remove Confederate Memorial In Decatur
Petition seeks to remove Confederate memorial outside DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Petition Seeks Removal Of Confederate Flag In Kennesaw
An online petition is demanding that the Confederate flag be removed from a downtown Kennesaw.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA|News|
New Primrose School Opening In Druid Hills This Fall
A new Primrose School is accepting enrollees for a fall 2017 opening in North Druid Hills.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
After Atlanta-Area SWAT Standoff, Crowd Chants: 'Thank You For Not Killing Him'
Crowd chants "Thank you for not killing him," after a man is apprehended safely in Clayton County after a standoff with SWAT officers.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Man Dies After Becoming Pinned Between Work Trucks In Cobb
An employee of Unity Southern Environmental business was killed over the weekend when he was pinned between 2 work trucks in Austell.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Wrestling Legend Ric Flair On The Mend In Atlanta Hospital: Report
Wrestling legend Ric Flair underwent surgery Monday after being admitted to the hospital in Atlanta. Fans have been showing support.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Amazon Opening 'Instant Pickup' Sites In 5 US Cities, Including Atlanta
Amazon is offering a selection of items in 2 minutes or less at new "Instant Pickup" locations around Atlanta and four other cities.
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Atlanta|News|
Remove Confederate Carving On Stone Mountain: Atlanta Lawmaker
Stacey Abrams, a Georgia gubernatorial candidate, says carvings of Confederate generals on Stone Mountain should be removed.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Meet Cobb County Schools' Teacher Of The Year
Nicole Kempson was named Cobb County's Teacher of the Year. Here is five things about the Lindley Sixth Grade Academy educator.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
'Get Your Son Before I Kill Him': DeKalb Man Accused Of Brutalizing 8-Year-Old
Raphael Wright, 26, of Stone Mountain is facing aggravated assault and child cruelty charges for allegedly choking, punching, kicking boy.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Athens, GA|News|
Georgia Bulldogs 2017 Football Schedule: Return To SEC Greatness?
University of Georgia Bulldogs look to rebound from an 8-5 season a year ago. Here is the Dawgs' 2017 football schedule.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Tuesday: Metro Atlanta Municipalities Celebrate City Hall Selfie Day
Residents are encouraged to mingle with elected officials and staff on City Hall Selfie Day, set for Tuesday, Aug. 15.
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