Marietta, GA|News|
Shooting Leads To SWAT Situation At Marietta Apartments
SWAT unit was called out early Thursday after a man was shot on Favor Road. Authorities detained two people for questioning.
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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South Cobb, GA|News|
GBI Probes Officer-Involved Shooting In Cobb
The the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Austell over the weekend.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA|News|
Virginia-Highland Summerfest Kicks Off This Weekend
Virginia-Highland Summerfest is slated for this weekend in one of Atlanta's most historic neighborhoods.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Investigation Into DeKalb Sheriff Mann Will Continue: Judge
A Fulton County judge rules Wednesday that the investigation into DeKalb Sheriff Jeffrey Mann does not exceed its jurisdiction.
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Atlanta|News|
Army Chemist From Atlanta Selected As 'Sexiest Vegan Next Door' Finalist
Atlanta Army chemist is selected as a finalist for '"Sexiest Vegan Next Door" by PETA. Here's how you can vote.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Rockland Road Closure Extended In DeKalb
DeKalb officials say Rockland Road's closure has been extended due to ongoing repairs to a sewer main.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Teen Shot At Cobb Movie Theater: Authorities
Teenager shot at Cobb County movie theater, police say.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Red SUV May Lead To Gunmen Who Shot Woman In Buckhead: Police
Atlanta police are still searching for two men who tried to rob a couple on Paces Ferry Road and shot a woman.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Construction Begins On New Aviation Park In Kennesaw
Groundbreaking ceremony last week celebrating new aviation park across from McCollum-Cobb County International Airport in Kennesaw.
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Atlanta|News|
Thieves Steal $200K In Diamonds From Underground Atlanta Store
Thieves take $200,000 worth of diamonds from a jewelry store in Underground Atlanta.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Terminus Festival Comes To Midtown Atlanta In June
Terminus conference and festival hits Midtown Atlanta June 22-25 at the W Midtown.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Man Gets Life In Prison For Raping Marietta Girl
A Cobb jury convicted Mario Esteban Sanchez, 58, of raping the girl in a series of attacks that began when she was 4 years old.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
2 Gunmen Sought In Armed Robbery At Decatur's Pinewood Restaurant
Decatur police describe gunmen in armed robbery of workers at Pinewood restaurant.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
13 Dogs Removed From Feces, Urine-Soaked Cobb Home
A Kennesaw residence that was supposed to be a dog foster home was a canine house of horrors, police say. David William Edwards was arrested
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Personal Shopping And Styling Service Launches In Buckhead
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta has launched a personal shopping and styling service to help customers with purchases. Yes, it's free.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Kennesaw Police Say Farewell To Beloved K-9 Officer
Kennesaw police recently laid to rest a beloved police dog. K-9 Officer Bady was 12 years old but fell into ill health.
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Athens, GA|News|
Armed Home Invaders Tell Athens Family To 'Give Up Everything'
Three home invaders kick in baby gate in Athens condo and pull gun on family. Ordeal ends when dog charges trio.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Russell Elementary Students In Smyrna Blast Off Into 'Space'
Russell Elementary students in Smyrna recently embarked on a 27-hour real-time space mission simulation.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Early Voting Began Tuesday
Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
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Midtown, GA|News|
The Atlanta Dream Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 75-73
The Atlanta Dream survived a furious comeback by the defending WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks, 75-73.
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