Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Claiming To Be Federal Agent Tried To Get Discounted Chick-Fil-A: Report
Tara Marie Solem is facing charges of impersonating an officer and disorderly conduct, according to reports.
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|
Thief Sticks Up Employees At Waffle House In South Cobb: Police
Thief holds up employees at Waffle House in Austell, Cobb police say.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
2 Women Posing As Uber Drivers Rob, Beat Passenger In Buckhead: Report
Two women posing as Uber drivers were arrested after allegedly robbing and beating a passenger in Buckhead, according to news reports.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Now Open At SunTrust Park: Wahlburgers Restaurant
A taste of Boston: Chef Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg have opened a Wahlburgers eatery at The Battery At SunTrust Park.
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Tucker, GA|News|
Nineteen People Displaced After Apartment Fire In DeKalb
A raging fire consumed five units at an apartment complex in Doraville, authorities say. Nineteen people were displaced, but no injuries.
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Atlanta|News|
7 Detained After Man, Teen Girl Shot In Atlanta: Authorities
Two people were shot, including a teenage girl, early Tuesday in northwest Atlanta, police say.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Powder Springs Motorcyclist Killed In Marietta Crash: Police
Rider of blue 2012 Suzuki GSX-R hit Monday afternoon by red 2002 Subaru Forester on Dallas Highway, Cobb police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Decatur Deacon
Jacob Pyne, 24, was convicted June 30 in the shooting death of Gerard Foster, a deacon in Decatur.
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Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Family Games And Entertainment Center Opens In DeKalb
FunXcess, a family-friendly games featuring arcade games and go-karts, has opened its doors in Lithonia.
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
Watch: Thieves Rob Fox Bros. BBQ In East Atlanta
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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Marietta, GA|News|
Woman With Red Hair, Torn Jeans Robbed Bank In Kennesaw: Police
Woman with red hairdo and torn denim seen on video camera robbing bank in Kennesaw, police say.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Jay-Z Is Coming To Atlanta In November
Jay-Z announced dates for his highly anticipated “4:44” tour Monday and Atlanta is on the list. Here’s how to get tickets.
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Norcross, GA|News|
'Superman' Robbery Suspect Used Relative's Name When Arrested: Report
A robbery suspect faces two counts of robbery at two Wells Fargo branches; reports say he gave a relative's name to police when arrested.
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Atlanta|News|
Dream Home Cooking: 5 Atlanta-Area Mansions With Chef's Kitchens
Gourmet kitchens are the rave in upscale homes. Here are five homes with chef's kitchens.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Former Harrison High School Student Dies In Alabama: Report
Former Former Harrison High School student Mason Tompkins, 18, of Acworth was killed when he jumped into a creek in an Alabama state park.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Sprayberry Post Office To Honor Marine Corporal Squire 'Skip' Wells Monday
The Sprayberry post office in Marietta will be dedicated to Marine Lance Cpl. Squire "Skip" Wells. Health Secretary Tom Price will be there.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Thief Who Robbed Multiple Waffle Houses In 1 Day Gets Life: ICYMI
Prosecutors say Robbin Jetial Haynes, 23, of Duluth hit several Waffle Houses in Cobb and Gwinnett in one day in 2014.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Museum Invites Residents To Participate In 'Diverse Cobb' Project
The Marietta Museum is extending its "Diverse Cobb" photo and artifact collection drive into this week.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Marietta Man Killed In Flip-Over Crash On South Cobb Drive: ICYMI
Bruce Barker, 66, of Marietta was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash June 23 on South Cobb Drive.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Georgia Officials Identify 2 Potent New Forms Of Fentanyl: ICYMI
Two new fentanyl analogues have been discovered by the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation, the agency announced Tuesday.
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