Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Sentenced to 30 Years For Attacking Woman In Cobb Apartment
Prosecutors: Golden Marcel Roberson showed up at woman’s Vinings apartment with a 9mm handgun and found her asleep with another man.
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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Buckhead, GA|News|
Teen Rams Mercedes Into Trooper's Car In Buckhead: Report
Sixteen-year-old girl listed as missing hits trooper's car after being pulled over for DUI.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Two Tried To Break Into Marietta Liquor Stores: Police
Marietta police say two liquor stores were hit 20 minutes apart.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
Watch: A&E TV Show Exposes Ills Of Atlanta's Fulton County Jail
A&E's "60 Days In" profiles Atlanta's Fulton County Jail. Episode Two is Friday night.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Watch: Police Release Video Of East Point Rapist
Footage shows man leading lost woman through grassy area, moments before attack, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb's Operation Clean Sweep Begins Saturday
Countywide effort to beautify DeKalb kicks off at Wade Walker YMCA.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Credit Card Fraud Ring Operating In Cobb: FBI
Fraud ring has accumulated thousands of stolen credit cards, federal authorities say.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade + Other Green Events Around The City
Luck On The Square, Kegs & Eggs, LEPRE*CON fest are just a few green-related events happening this weekend.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Sold Out: Single-Game Tickets Gone For Braves' SunTrust Park Opener
Team says game on Saturday, April 15 still has 'limited' availability.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta City Studio is Leaving Ponce City Market
Pop-up design laboratory that brainstorms the plight of city neighborhoods will relocate to Cascade in April, says Mayor Kasim Reed.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Slaying Victim Was To Meet Online Seller: DeKalb Officials
Robbery was the most likely motive in the death of Sam Norman, a father of 4 found dead in his truck on March 3 in Stone Mountain.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Man Shot In Chest At Atlanta Apartments: Report
Man wounded in apartment complex shooting in Midtown, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Tourist Shot By Atlanta Officer: 'I Never Threatened Him'
North Carolina man shot by officer says, contrary to preliminary law enforcement findings, he didn't drive toward the lawman.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Fulton County Restaurant Inspections: Escobar, American Burger, Big Easy Grille
See how some of your favorite restaurants in the Atlanta area fared on recent health inspections.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Chamblee Reopens Vanet Road Crossing After Repairs (Updated)
City employees have identified 'erosion issues' and is working to address them, Chamblee says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Bill Would Include 'Sliding' In CarJacking Statute
House Bill 67 addresses the devious practice of criminals slipping into motorists' vehicles and driving off.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
King Birth Home Closed For Safety Assessment
Childhood home of MLK shut down for evaluation, National Park Service says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Evans Road To Be Closed For Fixes: DeKalb
Road closure will begin Monday, March 13 to fix water main, DeKalb County says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Woman Suspected Of DUI Crashes Car In Atlanta Police Chase: Report
Woman arrested for driving under the influence after wrecking car during police chase.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Mom Says She Alerted Authorities About Ex-Coach Accused Of Sex Abuse (Updated)
Cobb County mother says she saw messages between her son and former Pope High School coach Ron Gorman.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff