Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Fire & Rescue Hosts Game Truck This Weekend
Area children are invited to a day of fun and family-oriented activities with Decatur firefighters on Saturday.
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|
ICYMI: GBI Probes Officer's Beating Of Woman In DeKalb Store
DeKalb officials have reopened their probe after a video showing a DeKalb officer beating a homeless woman emerges.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Elderly Driver Dies In Bizarre Car Accident In Marietta Driveway
Cobb police believe Kwaku Appau, 66, of Marietta became disoriented, fell out of his car and was run over twice in his Marietta driveway.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Body Of Cobb Man Found In Lake Acworth: Report
Police identify Ricky Wayne Watson of Austell as the man who was missing Friday and found in Lake Acworth on Saturday.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Bank Robber Nabbed Minutes After Heist At Marietta Wells Fargo: ICYMI
Steven Randall McCall, 43, of Marietta is charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in the bank robbery, Cobb police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Now Open In Vinings: Bowl Lab Offers Buy 1, Get 1 Free Deal
Vinings' newest restaurant, Bowl Lab, is offering a buy 1, get 1 free deal all this weekend.
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Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA|News|
Wow House Galleries in Georgia: Resort-Like Mansion, Wet Bar, Spa Bath, 'Man Cave' Workshop
Take a virtual open house tour of some of the top homes on the market across Georgia, along with some of the latest listings closer to home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Named One Of America's 'Sweatiest Cities'
Atlanta has been named one of the country's "Sweatiest Cities."
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Midtown, GA|News|
All July: Free Fitness Classes Offered At Atlantic Station In Midtown
For the rest of July, Athleta, a women's active wear brand, in Atlantic Station is offering free fitness classes.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Duo Sought In 'Sudden Snatching' Of Wallets From Seniors In Metro Area
Dunwoody police are looking for 2 men -- Herbert Lewis and Clinton Stone -- suspected of distracting and robbing elderly in metro Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
Woman Arrested In Shooting Outside Target Bails Out Of Jail
Tara L. Moody, 40, bailed out of jail Thursday, two days after allegedly shooting a man over a parking space at a Target in DeKalb.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Cop's Beating Of Homeless Woman Probed By GBI
DeKalb officials have reopened their probe after a video showing a DeKalb officer beating a homeless woman emerges.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
How To Get A Dozen Doughnuts For 80 Cents At Atlanta-Area Krispy Kremes On Friday
Friday only: Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen donuts for 80 cents for all locations in the United States.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
East Lake Teen Named Bank of America Student Leader
Jaila Allen earns membership in prestigious 2017 Bank of America Student Leaders program. She is one of 5 Georgians to achieve the feat.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Police Unveil New Tech Plan To Curb Careless Drivers
Marietta Police Department is introducing a plan to deal with aggressive drivers and it includes community participation via social media.
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Atlanta|News|
1 Day After Collapsing, Jimmy Carter Back At Work In Canada
Former President Jimmy Carter is back on site at a Habitat for Humanity build in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after falling the day before.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
7 Awesome Can't-Miss Events Friday In Atlanta
TGIF: From Bastille Day celebrations to food holidays, here are several events planned around Atlanta for Friday, July 14.
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Athens, GA|News|
Body Of Missing UGA Student Found In Wyoming
The body of missing UGA student Oliver Woodward, 21, was found Wednesday, a week after he was ejected from a raft in Wyoming.
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Atlanta|News|
Video Of DeKalb Officer Beating Homeless Woman Raises Anger
DeKalb officials have reopened their probe after a video showing a DeKalb officer beating a homeless woman emerges.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Bank Robber Arrested After Heist At Marietta Wells Fargo: Authorities
Steven Randall McCall, 43, of Marietta is charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault in the bank robbery, Cobb police say.
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