Buckhead, GA|News|
'I Went Through The Flames': Atlanta Woman Saves Dog In Blaze: ICYMI
Woman rushes into burning home to rescue dog
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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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta's Soccer In The Streets Awarded $24K Grant
The youth-sports organization Soccer In The Streets was recently awarded $24,000 by the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
First College Football Game At Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sells Out
The first college football game to be played at Atlanta's new sports venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, has sold out.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Man In Marietta Bank Standoff Identified
Loved ones of Brian Easley, 33, say he would never hurt anyone. Easley was shot and killed in a bank standoff Friday in Marietta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Wow House Galleries in Georgia: Lakefront Estate With 'Little Glass House,' Pool, Waterfall
See inside some of the top homes on the market across Georgia, along with some of the latest listings closer to home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Child In Kennesaw Abuse Case In DFCS Custody: Report
Dao Truc Le of Smyrna appears in a Cobb court after allegedly leaving her toddler in a hot car at a Kennesaw mall.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Commission Candidate Releases Goals For The City
District 1 Decatur Commission candidate Melissa Manrow shares her plans for the city.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Meet 'Autoeater,' The New Sculpture At Peachtree And 10th In Midtown
"Autoeater" is the name of the latest art installation commissioned by the Midtown Alliance.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Ex-'Housewives of Atlanta' Star To Appear At Bottle-Signing In Smyrna
Former 'Housewives of Atlanta' star Claudia Jordan will be in Smyrna on Saturday signing bottles for Just Peachy Sparkling Wine.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Standoff At Wells Fargo In Marietta Ends In Man's Death: Police
A Man was shot by police in an hours-long standoff inside a Wells Fargo on Windy Hill Road, authorities say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Unruly Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Aboard Delta Flight
A passenger had to be restrained by multiple people after he punched a flight attendant on a Delta flight. The plane returned to Seattle.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
'Dynasty' Reboot Looking For Actors, Extras In Atlanta
The CW's new "Dynasty" TV show is looking for actors and extras in the Atlanta area. Production begins later this month.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
'Comfort Women' Statue In Brookhaven Will Be Relocated
Young Girl’s Statue For Peace was erected on June 30 in Blackburn Park II. It will soon move to a more prominent place in the main park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Arrested In Execution-Style Slaying Inside Decatur's Lucky Panda
Warrant alleges that Travis Traion Minor, 33, of Decatur fatally shot a man inside the Lucky Panda restaurant on June 8.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Hosts 'Amnesty Day' On July 29
On Saturday, July 29, DeKalb residents will be able to get rid of junk, including tires, appliances, etc., for free.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Sprayberry Post Office To Honor Marine Lance Corporal Squire 'Skip' Wells
The Sprayberry post office in Marietta will be dedicated to Marine Lance Cpl. Squire "Skip" Wells. Health Secretary Tom Price will be there.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Mom Arrested After Child Found In Hot Car Outside Mall In Kennesaw
Dao Truc Le of Smyrna is charged with first-degree child cruelty after allegedly leaving her toddler in a hot car at a Kennesaw mall.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Kennesaw Man Hit By Truck After Running Into Traffic
Jesse Castillo, 25, suffers possible head injury after running into traffic early Thursday and being hit by a vehicle, authorities say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Raw Chicken Thawed In Vegetable Sink'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Smyrna or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Fulton Launches WIC Farmer’s Markets, Free Food Vouchers
Fulton launches five WIC Farmer’s Markets that will service paying customers as well.
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