Cascade, GA|News|
Ex-Atlanta Officer Gets 90 Days For Kicking In Ex-Fiancée's Door
Phillip Barresi, 30, was accused of barging into the woman's Locust Grove home last year. He must do 90 days in Henry County's jail.
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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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Walking In Residents' Backyards Arrested In Vinings: Police
A "suspicious person" call to authorities in Vinings leads to the arrest of a man wanted by Atlanta police.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Tech-Tennessee Game Sells Out At Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Sept. 4 game marks second straight college football sellout at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
'I Don't Want Anybody Else To Die': Mom Of Ex-Firefighter Wants Georgia Park Closed
Tavaris Slade, 38, of Jonesboro died in a swimming accident at Georgia state park Tallulah Gorge. His mom says it should close.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Chase Massner Case: Former Fugitive Denied Bond In Death Concealment Probe
Fugitive James Bradshaw Clement was denied bond Friday in Cobb after being arrested in a shopping center in DeKalb County.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
R. Kelly Probe Called For Amid 'Sex Cult' Allegations
Late Friday, Fulton District Attorney said there's no investigation of R. Kelly, despite commissioner's call for one due to "cult" claims.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
'I Hope You 'Never Get Paroled,' Judge Tells Marietta Rapist
Robert Lee Martin, 37, of Marietta is sentenced to life after being convicted of raping his young relative for years.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival Set For Saturday
Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival is set for Saturday, August 12
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Get Free Coffee For A Year At Dunkin' Donuts Grand Opening In South Cobb
On Saturday, the first 50 guests at the new Powder Springs Dunkin' Donuts will get free coffee for a year and other perks.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Taste Of Atlanta Comes To Old Fourth Ward In October
Taste Of Atlanta is moving to the Old Fourth Ward for this year's celebration, which is set for Oct. 20 -- 22.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Schools Observe 'Stop On Red Week'
August 6 -- 12 is National Stop On Red Week, which encourages drivers not to illegally pass stopped school buses.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Chase Massner Case: Fugitive Found Walking Through Parking Lot: Cobb Police
Fugitive James Bradshaw Clement was taken into custody Thursday afternoon, Cobb authorities say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Got Talent? 'American Idol' Auditions Set For Piedmont Park
'American Idol' is coming to Georgia: Auditions are planned for Piedmont Park later this month.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Brown-Like Substance on Ice Dispenser'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Atlanta or elsewhere in Fulton County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
$45K Gift To Provide Aid For At-Risk KSU Students
A $45,000 gift from the American Opportunity Foundation will provide support for at-risk students at Kennesaw State University.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Train Slams Into Tractor-Trailer Just Outside Atlanta
A tractor-trailer reportedly stalled on the tracks and was hit by a train Thursday in Henry County. No injuries were reported.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Tree Falls Just Feet Away From Dunwoody Family; Van Crushed
Heavy rains in metro Atlanta caused trees to fall in the area, including in Dunwoody, where one family saw the destruction first hand.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia State University 2017 Football Schedule: New Stadium, New Attitude
Here is the Georgia State University 2017 football schedule. With a new stadium, can GSU attract top-tier talent?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cocaine Trafficker Gets 30 Years In Prison: Cobb DA
Ferrando Rodriguez, aka Fernando Rodriguez, 41, was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison, the DA says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
East Atlanta Gym's Unapologetic Sign: 'No Cops'
A gym in East Atlanta is raising a ruckus after its owner posted a sign on the front that says "No [expletive] Cops."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
