Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
MONDAY: Cobb County School District Starts Classes
Classes start Monday for Cobb County School District. Here's a back-to-school guide.
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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South Cobb, GA|News|
Long Lines In Austell As Six Flags Over Georgia Retires Cyclone
Long lines formed to ride Six Flags Over Georgia's iconic cyclone roller coaster, which was put in retirement after Sunday.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Contractor Explains Reason For Cobb's Garbage Backup: ICYMI
Cobb's transfer stations are experienced a protracted overload due to several issues, including labor shortages, the contractor says.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Driver Fatally Shoots Self After Opening Fire At Cars: ICYMI
Man shot at cars then turned the gun on himself during Monday's rush hour, according to Cobb County police.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Nearly 12,000 Sign Petition Protesting Cobb Schools' Early Start: ICYMI
Almost 12,000 people, many of them parents, have signed a petition decrying the early start of the school year for Cobb students.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Grandson Charged With Murder In Woman's Disappearance in Decatur
Charges were upgraded to murder for Gregory Williams in the disappearance of 78-year-old Millicent Williams, his grandmother.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Escaped Inmate Recaptured Just Outside Atlanta: Georgia officials
Inmate John Leonardi escaped from a work detail in Carrollton Saturday but was recaptured hours later.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Former 'Walking Dead' Stuntman Laid To Rest In New Orleans
Stuntman John Bernecker's funeral was Saturday in New Orleans. He died when he fell 30 feet while filming "The Walking Dead."
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Midtown, GA|News|
Police Looking For Thieves Who Robbed Fox Bros. BBQ In East Atlanta: ICYMI
Atlanta police are looking for clues in capturing a trio who took the safe at Fox Bros. BBQ in East Atlanta.
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Atlanta|News|
Roof Of Mercedes Benz Stadium Won't Be Ready By Falcons Opener: ICYMI
The retractable roof on Mercedes Benz Stadium won't be ready by the season debut of the Atlanta Falcons, officials say.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta Water Surpasses Clean, Safe Standards, City Says
Atlanta's water exceeds federal and state standards, the city's Department of Watershed Management said Friday.
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Atlanta|News|
Wow House Galleries in Georgia: Log Cabin, Media Room, Workout Room, Fireplace
See inside some of the top homes on the market across Georgia, along with some of the latest listings closer to home.
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Marietta, GA|News|
ICYMI: Child Left In Feces-Laden, Roach-Infested Cobb Apartment While Mom Out Clubbing: Police
A woman is in Cobb County jail after her child was found in a roach-infested apartment while she was out partying, according to reports.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Mom Held In Hot Car Death Has No History With DFCS: Report
Dijanelle Fowler is charged with second-degree murder in her daughter's June 15 death. Fowler is due in court August 3.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Saturday: Atlanta Public Schools' Back-to-School Bash
Atlanta Public Schools is having their Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 29 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
South Cobb High Student Named Alexander Hamilton Scholar: ICYMI
South Cobb High School rising senior Zainab Molumo has been named a national Alexander Hamilton Scholar.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven, 3 Other Police Departments To Celebrate National Night Out
Four metro Atlanta police departments -- Brookhaven, Johns Creek, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs -- will join for National Night Out event.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Gunman Robs Title Loans Business In Marietta: Police
A thief armed with a firearm walked into Atlanta Title Loans in Marietta, inquired about a payment plan and robbed the place, police say.
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Tucker, GA|News|
Solar Eclipse Festival To Be Held In DeKalb
Chamblee and the Interactive College of Technology are teaming up to hold an "Eclipse Festival" on Monday, August 21.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Wellstar Hospital Volunteers Raise A Record $580K In Donations
Wellstar hospital volunteers recently raised more than $580,000 in donations, a record.
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