Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Hundreds Expected To Build Playground At Gresham Park
Payground's design will be based on children’s drawings submitted in a design event in January.
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|
Man Arrested With 50 Packets Of Crack Cocaine Near Cobb School: Police
Levern Pompey was pulled over near Compton Elementary when a Powder Springs officer smelled marijuana.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Pride Fund Endorses Jon Ossoff For 6th District
LGBTQ advocacy group backs first-time candidate for his stance on "sensible" gun reforms.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Residents Invited To Walk Saturday
Event sponsored by Commissioner Larry Johnson, The Heart of the South DeKalb Inc., and America Walks.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
2 Cobb Chick-Fil-A Eateries Offering Free Ice Cream For St. Paddy's Day
BREAKING: Chick-fil-A's West Cobb location and its West Marietta Crossing giving away treats Friday to mark St. Patrick's Day.
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Cascade, GA|News|
'Campus Carry' Bill Advances Through Georgia Legislature
Senate Committee approves House Bill 280, which would allow concealed handguns on public college campuses under certain conditions.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Missing Cobb Man Found Dead In Atlanta
BREAKING: The body of Austin Dale Hart was discovered in northwest Atlanta, according to news reports.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Board Dismisses Ethics Case Against Ex-DeKalb CEO Burrell
BREAKING: DeKalb County Board of Ethics closes the case against former CEO Ellis Burrell.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
The Top Seafood Joints In Buckhead, According To Yelp
Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, Chops, Seasons 52 and more make Buckhead's best seafood restaurants list.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Space Heater Suspected As Cause Of Fatal Apartment Fire In Atlanta
BREAKING: Man, 64, lost his life in the early morning blaze, which displaced 31 people.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Karen Handel Releases Her First Ad In 6th District Campaign
BREAKING: Republican Karen Handel releases first digital ad, targeting 30-year-old frontrunner in 6th District.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Georgia House Passes 'Back the Badge' License Plate Bill
BREAKING: Senate Bill 169, which honors public safety officers, has received huge support from legislators as well as Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Sought In Vehicle Break-Ins In Decatur: Police
Law enforcement officials are asking if the public knows this man's identity.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Sandra Deal To Read To Preschoolers In Kennesaw
Georgia's first lady will promote reading literacy at the Goddard School as part of Read Across Georgia Month.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Slotin's First TV Ad Focuses On Ending Washington Discord
Democrat Ron Slotin releases his first TV spot, focusing on fixing Washington.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Shoe Retailer Opens New Cobb Store
Rack Room Shoes opened Wednesday in the new Parkside West Cobb shopping center off Dallas Highway.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Beech Drive Closed 3 Weeks Due To Water Main Break
BREAKING: Beech Drive closed; problem stems from contractors installing fiber-optic cables, county says.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
A First? Free Child Care At Brookhaven Council Meetings
With 'Kid Nights In,' Brookhaven Offers Free Child Care At City Council Meetings.
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Midtown, GA|News|
These Atlanta Restaurants & Chefs Have Been Named James Beard Award Finalists
Ryan Smith of Staplehouse, Steven Satterfield of Miller Union and design firm Meyer Davis of St. Cecilia are all up for James Beard Awards.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
I-75 All Clear After Crash In Cobb (Updated)
Accident at I-75 and I-575 snarled rush-hour traffic Wednesday evening.
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