Atlanta|News|
Watch: Thieves Rob Advance Auto Parts In Atlanta 3 Times
Caught on camera: Thieves break into Advance Auto Parts in southeast Atlanta.
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|
2 Decatur Charities Earn $5,000 In Grants From Delta Community
2 Decatur-based charities receive a combined $5,000 in grants from the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund.
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Atlanta|News|
Youtube TV To Be Available In Metro Atlanta
Youtube TV announces that it is expanding into 10 new markets, including Atlanta.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Animal Shelter In DeKalb Opens Wednesday
The new 33,440-square-foot animal shelter opens Wednesday, July 26 on 5.3 acres in Chamblee.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
Woman Left Dog In Hot SUV Outside Walmart In Cobb: Police
Cameta Hibbert is accused of leaving a Chihuahua in a hot car outside a Walmart in Acworth, according to reports.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Ice Cream Festival Set For Saturday At Piedmont Park
We all scream for ice cream! Saturday, July 22 marks the 7th annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival in Piedmont Park.
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Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Ex-Employee Of Workforce DeKalb Charged In Bribery Scheme: Feds
A former employee of Worksource DeKalb, Roderick L. Wyatt, 61, of Stone Mountain, is charged in a bribery scheme, federal prosecutors say.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Masked Gunmen Fatally Shoot Marietta Man At Cobb Apartments: Police
Roland Milton III, 29, of Marietta was gunned down by masked men Wednesday at Austell apartments, authorities say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Mom Being Held In Hot Car Death In DeKalb
In the past three years, Georgia tragically has itself another high-profile hot car death case, this time in DeKalb County.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Restaurant With Collapsed Roof 'Closed Until Further Notice'
Blu Cantina in Castleberry Hill is closed down "until further notice" after 6 people were hurt when the roof collapsed Monday.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Package Thief Caught On Camera At Midtown Apartments
Man is seen on camera walking away with a package at the Camden Vantage's apartments on 180 Jackson Street in Midtown Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
These Animals Were Lost In Cobb. Have You Seen Them?
Here are some animals that have went missing in recent days in Marietta and in other parts of Cobb County.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
2 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies To Mark New Green Spaces In Decatur
Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies will celebrate Decatur's new playground at Midway Park and the new trail, upgraded ballfield at Exchange Park.
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Atlanta|News|
Group Wants R. Kelly Banned From Atlanta Radio And His Concert Canceled
In light of "sex cult" claims, a group wants singer R. Kelly banned from local radio and for his upcoming Atlanta concert to be canceled.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Woman Beaten By DeKalb Officer Treated For 'Physical And Emotional' Injuries: Attorney
DeKalb County police officer's use of force against Katie McCrary under scrutiny after viral Decatur video.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Accepting Applicants For Fall Citizens Public Safety Academy
Enrollment is now open for the Fall Citizens Public Safety Academy, which begins Tuesday, September 5.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
One Person Dead In Cobb Apartment Shooting
One person has been reported dead in a Wednesday shooting outside an apartment complex close to Austell.
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Tucker, GA|News|
Granny Thief Was Wearing Ankle Monitor At DeKalb Walmart: Police
Doris Payne, 86, was arrested this week for allegedly shoplifting more than $80 worth of items from Walmart on Chamblee.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Person In Charge Unaware Of Vomit/Fecal Clean-up Procedures'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Bread Stored Uncovered'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Atlanta or elsewhere in Fulton County?
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