Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Scholastic Summer Reading Roadtrip Set For July 21 In Marietta
Families are invited to the Scholastic Summer Reading Roadtrip, which will be held Friday, July 21 in Marietta.
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|
Florida Man Arrested In Rape Of 9-Year-Old In Decatur: Authorities
DeKalb officials: Irwin Keith Littles, 41, of St. Petersburg was arrested Wednesday in Florida in connection to a child's rape in Decatur.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Hawks' Improved Philips Arena To Have NBA's First Courtside Bar
In renovation plans detailed Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks plan to have the NBA's first courtside bar.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Wounded Man Found At Brookhaven Gas Station 'Uncooperative': Police
Police find a man bleeding outside a gas station in Brookhaven. Authorities are not sure if victim was shot or stabbed.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Man Who Robbed People Via Craigslist Gets 20 Years
Christopher Jordan Intemann, 23, lured unsuspecting Craigslist shoppers to his Marietta home, then robbed them, Cobb DA says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Armed Thieves Rob Knights Inn In Austell: Police
Armed robbers took cash and personal items from an employee at Knights Inn in Austell early Thursday, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
1 Dead After Father, Son Overtake Intruder In Lithonia
Home invader in Lithonia forces father and son to ATM. Struggle for gun ensues and gunman is shot and killed, DeKalb authorities say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Marietta Restaurant Inspections: 'No One Has Washed Their Hands'
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Ex-DeKalb Commissioner Turns Self In On Theft Warrant
Former DeKalb County Commissioner Stanley K. Watson surrenders after a warrant is issued for his arrest for alleged theft.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Drive-By Robber In Decatur: 'Give Me Your iPhone'
Decatur police are looking for a thief who pulled a Glock and robbed a man, saying, "Give me your iPhone."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
South Cobb High Student Named Alexander Hamilton Scholar
South Cobb High School rising senior Zainab Molumo has been named a national Alexander Hamilton Scholar.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta-Filmed 'Thor' Movie Seeks 'Muscular' Actors
Producers in Atlanta are seeking fit guys to star in the latest Thor movie.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Fulton Health Services To Dig Up 30-Year Time Capsule
Fulton Health Services is digging up the 30-year time capsule it left at its own building on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
Georgia Officials Identify 2 Potent New Forms Of Fentanyl
Two new fentanyl analogues have been discovered by the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation, the agency announced Tuesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Watch: Atlanta Police Officer Punches Man, Is Put On Leave
Watch: Video shows Atlanta police officer striking man on the ground. Police Chief says officer has been put on leave.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Thief Who Robbed Multiple Waffle Houses In 1 Day Gets Life: Cobb DA
Prosecutors say Robbin Jetial Haynes, 23, of Duluth hit several Waffle Houses in Cobb and Gwinnett in one day in 2014.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
School Supplies Drive For Military Families Planned In Kennesaw
School supplies drive for military families is planned for several spots In Kennesaw. Donations are needed by July 25.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Meeting On Speed Humps Around Horseshoe Bend In Marietta Set For Thursday
The public is invited to a meeting this week about speed humps being installed around Horseshoe Bend in Marietta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Dunwoody Officers Perform Good Deed For Man In Need
Dunwoody officers recently offered a homeless man seen going in a dumpster some food.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Releases Sanitation Schedule For July 4th Holiday
DeKalb County has released the sanitation schedule for the July 4th holiday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
