East Cobb, GA|News|
New RaceTrac Coming To East Cobb: Report
BREAKING: RaceTrac gas station and convenience store slated for corner of Old Canton and Roswell roads.
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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Marietta, GA|News|
Police Warn Of Meal Delivery Scam In Marietta
BREAKING: Scammers using Meals on Wheels-like operation to swindle unsuspecting victims, police say.
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Norcross, GA|News|
55 Cats Rescued From Norcross Home: Officials
BREAKING: Urine and feces found on walls and floor of residence where Norcross woman lived with 55 kitties, officer writes in report.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Work To Resume At MARTA Overpass In Decatur
BREAKING: On Saturday, the Milagros Collective will resume painting mural at MARTA overpass at West Trinity and Atlanta Avenues.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Meow Open: Atlanta's First Cat Cafe
Located in Grant Park, Java Cats Cafe is accepting reservations.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Chuy’s Akers Mill Presents $4K Check To Camp Sunshine
Nonprofit group who works with children battling cancer joins forces with Cobb eatery.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
How Will I-85 Collapse Affect SunTrust Park Opening?
BREAKING: On Friday, the Braves play the Yankees in SunTrust Park's first-ever athletic event. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
Inman Park Entrepreneur Teaches Atlanta How to Live The Luxe Life
Motherhood led Latoicha Andino to give up practicing law and focus on helping Atlanta's budget-conscious shoppers.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Life Without I-85: Atlanta Commuters Are Feeling The Pain
BREAKING: Drivers take to social media to share their frustrations after a fire caused I-85 to collapse.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
I-85 Bridge Collapse: Alternate Routes, Traffic Info, Open Streets
BREAKING: Traffic on surface streets surrounding I-85 is expected to be heavy all day. Here are the open routes.
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Atlanta|News|
What Does I-85 Collapse Mean For Atlanta Schools?
BREAKING: Atlanta schools are discussing Friday plans after Interstate 85 in Midtown collapsed & is expected to be shut for weeks.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Granny Gem Thief Doris Payne Banned From DeKalb Malls
BREAKING: DeKalb judge tells Doris Payne, 86, she cannot ever enter a Von Maur store again.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Gets Nod To Buy 1.7 Acres Of Green Space
DeKalb Commissioner Nancy Jester vows to back Brookhaven's purchase with money from the county's 2001 Parks Bond Fund.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Mizuno To Unveil New Sports Facility At The Battery In Cobb
BREAKING: The Mizuno Experience Center is being billed as a first-of-its-kind facility in the Western Hemisphere.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: In New Ad, Handel Rips Candidates' 'Gimmicks'
BREAKING: Sixth District Republican frontrunner Karen Handel releases first political ad for TV.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Mother Accused Of Sitting On Tot’s Head Indicted In Cobb
BREAKING: The case of Kennesaw mom Susan Elizabeth Kelley went before grand jury recently. She is charged with first-degree child cruelty.
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
2 Charged After Child Left Alone In Day Care Van For Hours
BREAKING: Boy left for alone on vehicle for about five or six hours, according to law enforcement.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Netflix Casting In Atlanta For 1980s Series
Breaking: Shooting on new Netflix series began Thursday in the city. SWAT-types needed.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlantic Station Hopes Signature Events Lineup Brings Crowds To Midtown
BREAKING: Premiere Midtown shopping venue releases 2017 Signature Events lineup, which includes Movies In the Park, yoga classes and more.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Victim Forgives Attacker In Pallookaville Stabbing
BREAKING: Worker stabbed more than 10 times, allegedly by co-worker at popular corn dog restaurant Pallookaville in Avondale Estates.
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