Atlanta|News|
Pics: Atlanta's Newest Tourist Attraction: The Pink Trap House
Rapper 2 Chainz has commissioned a pink-colored house with the word "Trap" painted on it. It has become Atlanta's newest tourist attraction.
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|
Decatur Police Release Sketch Of iPhone Robber
Decatur police continue to look for a thief who pulled a Glock and robbed a man, saying, "Give me your iPhone."
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
Midtown Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Heavy Fly Activity'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Midtown Atlanta and other parts of Fulton County?
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Marietta, GA|News|
Have You Seen These Lost Animals In Cobb?
Here are some animals that have went missing in recent days in Marietta and in other parts of Cobb County.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
East Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Accumulation Of Food Debris In The Corners'
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta and East Cobb?
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Midtown, GA|News|
Rainbow Crosswalks Installed At 10th And Piedmont In Midtown
Work crews have been putting in rainbow crosswalks at the corner of 10th And Piedmont In Midtown Atlanta.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Honor Roll Student, 10, Shot And Killed In July 4th Accident
Ten-year-old boy is fatally shot in northwest Atlanta on the 4th of July, authorities say.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
New Mexico Woman, Colorado Man Win Peachtree Road Race
Leonard Korir of Colorado and Aliphine Tuliamuk of Santa Fe, New Mexico, both came in first in the Peachtree Road Race on Tuesday.
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Atlanta|News|
African Leaders Will Hand Water To Peachtree Road Race Runners
Twenty-five African leaders from the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders will be on hand for the Peachtree Road Race.
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Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
No Pets: Cherokee Marshal's Office Shares 4th Of July Tips
Cherokee Marshal's Office shares safety tips about fireworks and general info on their usage for the 4th of July.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Teen Arrested In Slaying, Armed Robbery In Decatur
Iran King was arrested Monday in the slaying of Darin Thurman on June 9 in Decatur.
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Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Cherokee Fire And EMS Mourn Ex-Employee's Death From Cancer
Phil Sheffer, a 23-year-employee with Cherokee County, died at his home Sunday night after battling cancer. Services are set for Friday.
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Atlanta|News|
'I Went Through The Flames': Atlanta Woman Runs In Burning Home To Save Her Dog
Cassandra Allaire of Atlnata says that she rushed out of her home when a fire began and rushed back in to rescue her beloved dog.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
'Red Alert' Issued For Peachtree Road Race Due To Heat, Humidity
The high temps for Tuesday's AJC Peachtree Road Race have caused organizers to issue a "Red Alert," cautioning runners about the heat.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Dream Beat Liberty, 81-72 At McCamish In Midtown
On Sunday, the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Walks Begin For North Fork Peachtree Creek Watershed In Brookhaven: ICYMI
Assessments for Brookhaven’s North Fork Peachtree Creek Watershed Improvement Plan project began June 26.
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Atlanta|News|
ICYMI: The Rock Charms Children At Zoo Atlanta
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson meets and greets a group of children at Zoo Atlanta.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Businessman Enters Decatur's Commission Race For District 1 :ICYMI
Businessman Tim Martin on Monday announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Decatur Commission.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Waffle House Robber Gets Life Sentence: 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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East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'No One Has Washed Their Hands': ICYMI
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff