South Cobb, GA|News|
Senior Citizen's Home In Cobb Sprayed With Bullets: Reports
The Austell home of an elderly woman was sprayed with bullets recently. Her son believes the shooting was random.
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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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Grandson Taken Into Custody In Woman's Disappearance in Decatur
Gregory Williams is facing charges of kidnapping and theft in the disappearance of 78-year-old Millicent Williams, his grandmother.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Solar Eclipse: Atlanta Public Schools Will Keep Students On Campuses
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen says district will extend its day on August 21 for the solar eclipse.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Man Jumps Out Of Car, is Killed By Tractor-Trailer On I-75 In Cobb
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday morning on I-75 in Cobb County. Lanes have been reopened, authorities say.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Man Convicted In Burger King Slayings: Fulton DA
Nicholas Benton was found guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, Fulton DA Paul Howard announced Tuesday.
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Tucker, GA|News|
DeKalb's New Animal Shelter Opens Its Doors
DeKalb County's newest animal shelter opened its doors Wednesday, July 26 in Chamblee.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Woman Beaten By Officer At Decatur Gas Station 'In Treatment'
After the whereabouts of beating victim Katie McCrary became a concern, her attorney says she is "in treatment and she is doing well."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
'Young Frankenstein' To Be Shown At Piedmont Park In Midtown
"Young Frankenstein" will be shown at Piedmont Park In Midtown Atlanta on August 18.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Marietta Restaurant Inspections: 'Ice Machine Was Molded Inside Ice Bin'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Marietta and other parts of Cobb County?
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Atlanta's Bike Share Program Up And Rolling In Buckhead
Atlanta's Bike Share program launched this week in Buckhead.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Sheriff Banned From Atlanta Parks In Plea Deal
DeKalb Sheriff Jeffrey Mann takes plea deal In Thursday's Indecency trial.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Fake Doctor Admits To Running Cruelest Of Scams For 15 Years
Isabel Kesari Gervais, 60, pleaded guilty to defrauding patients at clinics in the South.
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Atlanta|News|
'Ant-Man' Casting Schoolchildren In Atlanta
Producers are looking to cast Atlanta schoolchildren in Marvel's latest movie production, "Ant-Man & The Wasp."
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Athens, GA|News|
Funeral For UGA Student Found Dead In Wyoming Set For August 4
UGA student Oliver Woodward, 21, will be laid to rest August 4. He was found dead 1 week after he was ejected from a raft in Wyoming.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Lush Lawns: 5 Cobb Homes With Beautiful Front Yards
Here are five Cobb County homes for sale with yards that will have you green with envy.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
GBI Can't Find Woman Beaten By DeKalb Police Officer
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is handling the probe into the beating of Katie McCrary, but the agency says it can't find her.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Illinois Man Wanted For Chicago-Area Slaying Arrested In DeKalb
Rynalder Williams, 23, of Illinois was arrested Tuesday in DeKalb County, federal authorities say.
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Atlanta|News|
Key Dates On The 2017-18 Fulton County Schools Calendar
Here are some key dates to remember on the Fulton County Schools 2017-18 calendar.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Mandates That Apartment Gate Access Be On Radio Frequencies
Citing safety, a revised ordinance in Brookhaven mandates that transponders at all gated communities be accessible via radio frequencies.
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Tucker, GA|News|
Pedestrian Struck By DeKalb Officer Dies: Report
A woman critically injured early Tuesday after being hit by a DeKalb police officer has died.
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