Athens, GA|News|
Watch: Highlights From UGA Football's First Week Of Spring Camp
Georgia began spring training this week, ushering in the first of many hype videos showing off the Dawgs.
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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West Cobb, GA|News|
Investigation Continues Into Teen's Shooting In Kennesaw
Teen was shot Thursday in the Brookwood Commons subdivision. Nearby Baker Elementary School was briefly put on lockdown.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Gets 15 Years For Driving Drunk, Killing Grandmother In Cobb
Courtney Alysabeth Washbourne of Maine sentenced for August 2016 crash that killed Roswell grandmother.
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Acworth, GA|News|
St. Baldrick's Event: Go Bald For A Good Cause In Acworth
Guston’s Acworth will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event on Saturday, March 25.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Residents Get To Dispose Of Hazardous Waste: DeKalb
DeKalb County Sanitation Division is hosting a household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 25.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Ossoff Endorsed By Former Gov. Barnes
Jon Ossoff is leading the pack of 18 candidates running in the April 18 special election for Georgia's 6th congressional district.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Planned Republican Debates Unveil GOP Discord
Republican candidate Kurt Wilson is asking voters to contact the 6th District GOP office: "All 11 candidates should be heard."
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Fugitive Wanted For Sex Abuse Arrested In DeKalb Hotel
U.S. Marshals detained Eric Bernard Blackwell at a hotel Thursday after receiving a tip.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Wanted In ATM Theft In Decatur: Police
SunTrust ATM on Flat Shoals Road was hit on March 9, police say.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Revive 'Confederate Memorial Day' In Georgia
BREAKING: Rep. Tommy Benton of Jefferson: "Our heritage is just as important as everybody else’s.”
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Parents Fume Over Racist Social Media Post At North Cobb
Parents pack Cobb school board meeting to express dismay over how threatening post was handled.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
PICS: Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal Read To Preschoolers -- And They Had A Ball
Schoolchildren enjoy it when adults read to them, especially when it's the first lady of Georgia.
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Athens, GA|News|
Watch: Georgia Players Get Jerseys For Spring Game
Cool video released on social media shows how UGA players get their jersey's for G-Day next month.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Triple Shooting Suspect Sought In Decatur
Three men were found shot - one of them fatally -- late Wednesday night on Snapfinger Drive in Decatur.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Police Search For Suspect After Teen Shot Near Cobb School
UPDATE: "Baker Elementary School was on lock down earlier but has since reopened," Kennesaw police say. Police are looking for the shooter.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Square Market Food Hall Planned: Report
BREAKING: Marietta Square Market to consist of 3 anchor restaurants & smaller eateries in an 18,000-square-foot converted warehouse.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Bob Gray Opens Campaign Office In East Cobb
BREAKING: Former Johns Creek City Councilman Bob Gray announces series of meet-and-greets around the 6th District.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
SunTrust Park Hiring Event Set For Saturday
LAZ Parking will be looking to fill a number of positions, including greeters, traffic directors, cashiers and more.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Guitar Center's First Store In Kennesaw Opens Thursday
BREAKING: New Guitar Center has a weekend of promotions and deals to mark grand opening. Music to your ears, right?
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Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta Police Highlight Gains Made With Women's History Month
As March progresses, the Atlanta Police Department's Facebook page has been posting pics of the past, educating us all in the process.
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