'Walking Dead' is Alive and Well | Patch PM

Stories to talk about this evening:

'The Walking Dead' Already Renewed For Eighth Season

Season Seven of "The Walking Dead" starts Sunday, when an agonizing off-season will mercifully end and the resolution of Season Six's brutal cliffhanger will presumably be revealed.

But studio executives aren't waiting around with the green light, announcing that the Georgia-filmed zombie apocalypse saga will be back on AMC next year for an eighth season. >>> Read more.

Police Warn of Arrest Warrant Scam

The Johns Creek Police Department is warning residents in Johns Creek as well as Alpharetta have received phone calls from a person posing as a police officer. This caller informs the resident that he or she has an active arrest warrant issued by Johns Creek police. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Skip

• Should you see Tom Cruise in "Jack Reacher" or Jon Hamm in "The Joneses," plus a great pick still playing for the kids.

'Life Of The Party' Casting Call for Decatur Shoot

• Filming will take place on Friday, Oct. 21, and Monday, Oct. 24.

Missing Gwinnett Woman Hasn't Contacted Family in Weeks

• The search for mother-of-two Tosha Herron has extended into north Georgia and Lumpkin County.

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