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Northlake Mall Announces Several New Stores
Shoe Department is expanding, and the mall plans to open a 4 Ever Young apparel store, a Subway, a Best Buy Mobile and a T-Mobile store.
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff
- North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA
Email: jonathan.cribbs@patch.com
Phone: 678-490-6497
Hometown: Owings, Md.
Birthday: Aug. 2
Bio: I moved to the Atlanta metro area in 2008 and freelanced for several publications before The Champion Newspaper in Decatur hired me to cover the news in DeKalb County in 2009. I joined Patch in October 2010.
I live in the North Druid Hills community and have worked for daily and weekly newspapers in Maryland, Virginia and the Carolinas. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2005 with a degree in English Language and Literature, a wonderful field of study that will challenge and engage you even as it lays the groundwork for your future unemployment. (But you'll know how to chart our nation's secular transformation from the works of Charles Brockden Brown to Seinfeld. FYI: Moby Dick is a turning point.)
I grew up in southern Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay. I'm a huge ice hockey fan and played the sport through middle and high school. I also love movies and own a somewhat sad collection of more than 500 movies.
As a journalist, I've covered everything from large national stories (the Washington, D.C., snipers in 2003) to the smallest story you can think of, including pizza day at Lady's Island Elementary School in Beaufort, S.C.
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POLL: Would You Use an Emory Light Rail Line?
If built, would you be a frequent user?
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Oak Grove Church to Observe National Prayer Day Next Month
Oak Grove United Methodist Church will host a 30-minute service May 3 that will include a message from Decatur Mayor Bill Floyd.
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Group of Men Drag Woman, Steal Purse at Apartment Complex
The woman said she was robbed while crossing the parking lot at the Park at Briarcliff apartment complex April 3.
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POLL: Would You Use the New Light Rail Line?
MARTA approved a new $1.16 billion line connecting Lindbergh Station and its Avondale station with several North Druid Hills-area stops in between. If built, we want to know, would you be a frequent user?
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Druid Hills to Play Stone Mountain in Region Soccer Tourney
The game is set for this Friday.
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MARTA Approves Clifton Corridor Light Rail Project
The plan, which would lay new rail between Lindbergh Center and Avondale Estates, includes several stops in the Emory area
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MARTA Approves $1.16 Billion Clifton Corridor Light Rail Project
The plan, which would lay new rail between Lindbergh Center and Avondale Estates – including several stops in North Decatur and North Druid Hills – could receive a $700 million jumpstart if voters approve a tax this summer.
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Last Chance: Applying for Lakeside High Foundation's Scholarship
Applications for the scholarship must be received by April 16.
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Readers' Choice: What's the Best Sporting Goods Store?
What's the best sporting goods store in the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area? Vote and comment below.
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The Week in Review
The top five stories from the previous week in North Druid Hills-Briarcliff Patch.
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Man: Homeless Man Assaulted Me, So I Made Him Soup
A North Druid Hills man said a homeless assailant he invited into his home fled with his wallet and his checkbook. But a police officer said they remained at the apartment.
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff
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Robbers Use Stun Gun on Apartment Complex Worker
The thieves made away with a two-way radio from a man who works at the Park at Briarcliff apartment complex.
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H&R Block Voted Best Place to Get Taxes Done Last Minute
The national tax preparation chain beat out a number of local tax preparation and financial offices for this week's Readers' Choice competition.
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff
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Worker Attacked, Robbed Inside Vacant Home Near Lakeside
The man said he was working inside an empty home in the 2700 block of Janellen Dr. when he was struck on the head and robbed, DeKalb County police said.
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House Hunt: Homes for More Than $1M
Because we all can dream, right? Even in this economy.
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Get Your Run On in the Clairmont Challenge
The May 12 event will benefit the Azalea Village, a mission of Clairmont Presbyterian Church.
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Lakeside, St. Pius Students Named National Achievement Scholars
All three students received a $2,500 scholarship from the organization, which awards black American students each year.
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What Should Go Here?
Quizno's in Toco Hill Shopping Center bounced a few months ago. I'm not one for chain stores, but Quizno's knew how to make a sandwich. But times change and so must we. Tell us, what should go there now?
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff
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Want to See MARTA's Plans for Light Rail Into Our Community?
A planning committee will make a presentation to MARTA's board at 1:30pm on April 9. The presentation will cover proposed plans to connect the Emory/Clifton Corridor with Avondale's MARTA station with a light rail.
Jonathan Cribbs, Patch Staff