Kennesaw, GA|News|
Chase Massner Case: Autopsy Shows Heroin, Meth Use: Report
An autopsy released in the Chase Massner case shows that the Army vet had traces of heroin, meth and morphine in him, a TV station reports.
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.
Posting Activity
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Rapper Young Thug Freed From Jail After Brookhaven Arrest
Rapper Young Thug arrested in Brookhaven on drug and gun charges after being pulled over Sunday on Clairmont Road in DeKalb County.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta, Embattled Apartments Come To Payment Agreement
The city of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management said Wednesday that it had struck a payment plan with Sierra Ridge apartments.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Man Gets 20 Years For Shooting At Strangers At Hospital In Marietta
Cody Allen Williams, 26, of Statesboro was sentenced to 20 years for shooting at people outside a Marietta hospital in 2016.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Purchasing Chief Who Pleaded Guilty 'Abused His Position': Official
Adam Smith, 53, pleaded guilty to taking money from a vendor who obtained millions of dollars in city contracts, officials said Tuesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
'Still No Water': Trapped Relatives In Puerto Rico Worry Georgia Woman
Gabriela Pedrazza Day of Stone Mountain flew to Puerto Rico between Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She barely got out before the latter hit.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
2 Arrested In Shooting Death Of Powder Springs Man
Two people have been arrested in the death of a Powder Springs man, who was found clinging to life by Cobb police inside a home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections: Holes In The Ceiling And 'Food With Mold-Like Growth'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, tavern or diner in Atlanta or elsewhere in Fulton County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Man Convicted In Fatal Shooting At 'Candy Lady's' Home In Atlanta
Anthony “Uno” Rucker was found guilty Sept. 22 of a fatal shooting and armed robbery at the "Candy Lady's" home three years ago.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Black Great Dane Goes Missing From Kennesaw Hotel
Jewel, a black Great Dane, went missing Monday night from a Red Roof Inn in Kennesaw, according to a post on social media.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Who Got Out Of Vehicle Struck And Killed On Cobb Road
A woman who got out of her vehicle to retrieve some luggage was struck and killed by a car in Powder Springs, police said.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Picture Of Georgia Tech Cheerleader Taking A Knee Gets Cheers, Jeers
Picture of Georgia Tech cheerleader taking a knee draws cheers and jeers on social media.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Decomposed Body Found In Cobb Identified As Missing Woman
Cobb police say they have identified a body found outside a Cobb home last week as that of 38-year-old Melissa Fisher.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
The Taste Of Chamblee Set For Oct. 7
Surrounding communities are invited out to the Taste of Chamblee, which is set for Oct. 7.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Russian Cybercriminal Pleads Guilty In $2B Debit Card Scheme In Atlanta
Russian cybercriminal Roman Seleznev pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud for his role in the 2008 hack of RBS Worldpay,
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Wanted In Slaying Of Smyrna Woman Taken Into Custody In Texas
Brian Marsh Semrinec of Smyrna was taken into custody days after the body of Shuyi Li, 28, was found in her residence, police said.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Thieves Steal Courier Van With $1.8M Inside In Decatur
Thieves outside an ATM in Decatur drive off in courier van with $1.8 million inside, federal officials say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Now Open: Bulla Gastrobar In Midtown Atlanta
Bulla Gastrobar, a tapas bar in the tradition of Spain, opened Monday, Sept. 25 in Midtown Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
California Man Sentenced In Crash That Killed Marietta Fireman
A California man was sentenced Friday in a fatal crash that killed a Marietta firefighter.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Woman’s Decomposing Body Found Behind Cobb Home: Report
The decomposing body of a woman was found behind a Cobb County home this past weekend, report says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff