West Cobb, GA|News|
Chuy's In Akers Mill Features 3-Day Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Ready for the Friday, May 5 fiesta? Chuy's In Akers Mill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo for three days with several specials.
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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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Public Schools' 2017 Rehearsal & Commencement Schedules
Atlanta Public Schools has released its spring rehearsal and commencement schedules for 2017.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
L.A. Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed Marietta Firefighter
Los Angeles officials filed DUI charges Tuesday in the crash that killed Marietta fireman Ron Herens. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Schools Sends Warning To Parents About Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'
BREAKING: Marietta Schools superintendent Grant Rivera warns parents about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why," which is about a girl's suicide.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Do-Gooders Respond After Officer Shares Family's Plight
Atlanta police officer's bid to help family leads to do-gooders vowing to help out.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Stone Mountain Man Involved In 3-State Sex Trafficking Ring: Feds
Federal prosecutors say three men, two from Georgia & one from Florida, used Facebook to lure girls into a three-state sex trafficking ring.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Casting Call: Girl Who Can Act 'Terrified' Needed For Godzilla Film In Atlanta
Filming begins in Atlanta in July for "Godzilla: King of Monsters." Casting directors need girl who can act "terrified," plus other parts.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Alabama Man Hit, Killed Pushing Broken-Down Car In Marietta
Elderly driver plows into two men who were helping push women's car off Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.
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Atlanta|News|
John Legend, Def Leppard, Chris Brown & Other Metro Atlanta Concerts In May 2017
May has a slew of top acts in Atlanta, including Chris Brown, Future, Def Leppard and more.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Get Rid Of Your Old Electronics On May 13 In Decatur
Decatur is inviting residents to take advantage of Spring Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 13.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Russell Elementary Students In Smyrna Gear Up For 'Space' Flight
On Monday, Russell Elementary students in Smyrna will embark on a 27-hour real-time space mission simulation.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
Man Gets 8 Years For Shooting Friend Over Rent In Acworth
BREAKING: Cobb County prosecutors say Dreson Tuberville, 23, shot roommate in leg during a March 2016 altercation.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Makers Hosts Grand Opening On Saturday
Decatur Makers, a community DIY group, will host its grand opening on Saturday, May 6.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Suspect Posing As Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Woman In Buckhead: Police
Atlanta police are looking for man who pretended to be an Uber driver and sexually assaulted a woman in Buckhead.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Karen Handel's Campaign Calls Husband's 'Plantation' Social Media Share 'A Mistake'
Karen Handel's husband reportedly shares an image on social media saying "free the black slaves from the Democratic plantation."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
Here's How To Get $1 Jimmy Johns Subs Tuesday In Cobb
BREAKING: Jimmy Johns is offering $1 subs Tuesday afternoon in metro Atlanta restaurants, including those in Cobb County.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
3,200 Graduates Expected At Kennesaw State Commencement
Starting May 9, Kennesaw State University President Samuel S. Olens will preside over five graduation ceremonies on campus.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Here's How To Get $1 Jimmy Johns Subs Tuesday In Metro Atlanta
BREAKING: Jimmy Johns is offering $1 subs Tuesday afternoon in metro Atlanta restaurants. Here's how to get them.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District House Race: New Poll Shows Dead Heat In Test Of Trump's Strength
New poll shows Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel in dead heat in 6th District runoff election.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Marietta's Big Chicken Reopens Next Week
Marietta's greatest icon, The Big Chicken, is set to reopen next week, the city announced Tuesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff