Marietta, GA|News|
Suspect Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Tree In Marietta: Police
Marietta police arrest suspect early Thursday after he crashes into tree in stolen SUV.
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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East Atlanta, GA|News|
Fulton County Hosts Gun Buy Back Event On Thursday
Fulton County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Gun Buy Back event on Thursday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Prison Escapees Captured After Tennessee Gunfight
BREAKING: Officials say Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose, who are accused of killing two guards in an escape, have been captured.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Handel Says Virginia Gunman Made 'Vile Comments' About Her
Ossoff and Handel weigh in on the Virginia shooting. Handel says the gunman recently made "vile comments" about her on social media.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Norcross, GA|News|
ARRESTED: Norcross Man Wanted In Slaying At Brookhaven Apartments
Edward Tavarez, 24, was captured Tuesday by the DeKalb officers. He is wanted in the slaying of a man at some Brookhaven apartments.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Work To Begin Soon On Diamond Interchange In Kennesaw
Construction crews are planning to begin work on a diverging diamond interchange to Wade Green Road over Interstate 75 in Kennesaw.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Atlanta-Filmed 'Black Panther' Ranks No. 3 In Marvel Trailer Views
Marvel released its Atlanta-filmed 'Black Panther' trailer over the weekend -- and it's going gangbusters.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Daddy Deals: Father's Day Events Around Metro Atlanta
Food and drink specials abound for Father's Day weekend in metro Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Potent New Form Of Fentanyl ID'd In Georgia Mass Overdoses
The GBI says pills in mass overdoses contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids, one of which previously unseen in Georgia.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Man Arrested In Teen's Shooting
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office releases details in June 7 shooting of teen who was sitting in vehicle.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
The Big Ketch Adds Seafood Counter In Buckhead
At its Buckhead location only, the Big Ketch Saltwater Grill has opened a seafood counter so guests can grab and go.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Pics: Atlanta Humane Society Is Waiving Adoption Fees For These Cats
Atlanta Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for cats 1 year old and up this week through Sunday, June 18.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GBI Identifies Potent New Form Of Fentanyl In Mass Overdoses
The GBI says pills in mass overdoses contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids, one of which previously unseen in Georgia.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
New Interim Sheriff Named In DeKalb As Mann's Suspension Begins
A judge has replaced DeKalb Sheriff Jeffrey Mann with 25-year veteran Ruth Stringer, a captain on the force.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Two Cobb Men Arrested In Metro Prostitution Sting
Police in Dunwoody have announced that 13 more people arrested in connection with a sex ring run in the city, including 2 men from Cobb.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
13 More People Arrested In Dunwoody Sex Sting
Police in Dunwoody have announced that 13 more people have been arrested in connection with a prostitution ring run in the city.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Armed Robber Hits Buckhead CVS Twice: Police
Atlanta police say a thief hit the same Buckhead CVS twice in a matter of days.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
Taqueria Del Sol Opening Chamblee Location On Wednesday
Taqueria Del Sol's new Chamblee Location is opening its doors on Wednesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: No Handwashing Poster; Surfaces Unclean, Unsanitized
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Appoints New Police Chief
Michael Register is sworn in as Cobb chief of police, the county announced Tuesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff