North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA|News|
Up To $17,000 Offered In Missing Atlanta Woman's Case
Up to $17,000 is being offered in the case of missing Atlanta woman Jenna Van Gelderen, who vanished on Aug. 19.
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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Atlanta|News|
Marijuana 'Still A Violation Of City Ordinances,' Say Atlanta Police
Atlanta police say marijuana is "still a violation of city ordinances and state law" after council voted to ease restrictions.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
2 Barged Into Home And Pistol Whipped Woman In Fulton: Police
Two offenders -- a black male and white male with "very blue eyes" -- are being sought in a violent home invasion in south Fulton County.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Work Crews Trying To Fix 36-Inch Water Main Break In Decatur
DeKalb officials have identified a 36-inch water main break as the culprit behind a massive leak on a Decatur street.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Police Chief Pens Poignant Letter In Wake Of Las Vegas Massacre
Marietta Police Chief Flynn speaks out in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Mold Growth On Cut Potatoes'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
2026 FIFA World Cup: Atlanta Chosen As Potential Host City
Atlanta was chosen Thursday as one of 32 potential host cities for the 2026 FIFAWorld Cup.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
640 West Is West End's Dining Option 'Between Greasy Gone Bad And Veganville'
Offering healthy eats in Atlanta's West End, the restaurant 640 West offers a community space that sells food.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Norcross, GA|News|
DeKalb Man Arrested In Fatal Nightclub Slaying In Norcross
DeKalb County man arrested in fatal shooting outside nightclub in Norcross, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed The Accumulation of Dead Or Trapped Birds'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Atlanta?
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Atlanta|News|
Train Derails, Sends Rail Car Crashing Into Home In Atlanta
A train derailed early Thursday, sending cars tumbling by the wayside and one into an Atlanta home. No one was injured in the incident.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
'He Was Going To Take My Bullets': Metro Atlanta Couples Share Vegas Stories
Metro Atlantans share their stories of being in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on crowd.
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Atlanta|News|
Man Who Beat His Mom To Death, Set Her Atlanta Home On Fire Gets Life
Keenan Jones was sentenced to life behind bars for beating his mom to death. Arlene Tigner had 25 fractures on her ribs, the DA says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby Set For Saturday
Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 in Oakhurst.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office H.Y.P.E. Conference Set For Oct. 14
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office H.Y.P.E. Conference planned for Oct. 14 in Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Norcross, GA|News|
Thief Uses Notes App To Rob Bank In Norcross: Police
A technologically savvy thief robbed a bank using an app on his phone and tried to do it again at another spot, police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Man Killed In Shooting Outside Atlanta Bar
A Decatur man was shot and killed Tuesday night outside a bar on Edgewood Avenue in Midtown.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
National Taco Day: 5 Atlanta Restaurants That Are Muy Bien
Wednesday is National Taco Day and Atlanta has plenty of good eats for the occasion.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
National Taco Day: 5 Cobb County Restaurants That Are Muy Bien
Wednesday is National Taco Day and Cobb County has plenty of good eats for the occasion.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Wednesday: Have Coffee With A Cop In Cobb
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the public is invited to have coffee with a law enforcement officer and just chat it up.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
