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.
Representatives from the Fulton District Attorney’s Office go to Chicago to honor ex-Morehouse student Xavier Joy, who was fatally shot.
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Smyrna or elsewhere in Cobb County?
DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond will address the water billing crisis on Thursday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the Maloof Auditorium in Decatur.
Decatur's Brick Store Pub will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a second round of its 20 Beers for 20 Years Beer Fest on Saturday.
Gwinnett authorities were searching for 11-year-old Emelia Akinlotan, who vanished on her way home to her mother's.
Brookhaven's Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual “It Starts in the Park” 5K on Saturday, July 22.
Public Safety Ambassadors, who will carry out light-duty functions of a Marietta police officer, will hit the streets in the fall.
Gregory Peter Schmeelk, 51, was sentenced Tuesday for shooting at his stepdaughter during a confrontation at his Mableton home.
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Buckhead woman says that she was attacked by Lyft driver after he displayed an "attitude."
Decatur is considering several options to make Howard Avenue more appealing and safe.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is offering up to $10,000 to those willing to rehab protected structures in the state.
Republican Karen Handel won Georgia's 6th Congressional District race Tuesday night over Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Georgia officials are going for the death penalty for Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose, who are accused of killing 2 guards.
Uber driver is carjacked on Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta, according to news report.
4th Of July 2017: Buckhead won't have fireworks, but that doesn't mean there won't be any fun (or run) to be had.
For Independence Day 2017, Decatur invites the public to participate in its Pied Piper Parade, which begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.
Cobb County police probe Mableton crash that took the life Tuesday of 36-year old John H. Clemons of Americus.
Much attention has been given to the fact that Jon Ossoff doesn't live in Georgia's 6th District, which he wants to represent. Here's why.
Tuesday is the runoff for Georgia's 6th District election: Here are the polling locations, hours and other information you need