Kennesaw, GA|News|
Child Called A Slave During 'Civil War Day' At Georgia School: Report
Report: An African-American student was called a slave during a “Civil War Day” activity at a Kennesaw school.
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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Midtown, GA|News|
Gunman Stole Rolex And Shot Man In Midtown: Police
A gunman opened fire on a man in Midtown, shooting him in the leg and stealing his Rolex, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Program on Distracted Driving Set For DeKalb
Judge to host Teen Victim Impact Program on Thursday, Oct. 12 in a DeKalb County courtroom.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Former Atlanta Contractor Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
Elvin “E.R.” Mitchell Jr. was sentenced Tuesday to 5 years in prison in a widening bribery scandal involving Atlanta City Hall.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Cobb Educator To Be Honored For Innovative Teaching In Marietta
Monica Alicea of Cheatham Hill Elementary will be honored Thursday after she won 3rd place in 2017 Voya Unsung Heroes awards program.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Officials To Break Ground On New Colony Square Building In Midtown
Atlanta officials will break ground Tuesday on a new "reimagined" Colony Square in Midtown.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Police Seek Witnesses In Shooting Outside Atlanta Bar
Up to four witnesses being sought in fatal shooting of Decatur man Tuesday night outside a bar on Edgewood Avenue in Midtown.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Clarkston Mother Arrested In Shooting Of Daughter's Fiancé In DeKalb
DeKalb County officials say Paw Law, 57, opened fire on her daughter's fiancé. She was taken into custody Sunday at her Clarkston residence.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
'Person Of Interest' Sought In Teen's Fatal Shooting In Atlanta
Police release sketch of "person of interest" in shooting death of Ja’Carlos Jefferies, 19, who was gunned down outside a grocery in July.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Burglary Suspect Says 'Naruto' Books Inspired Him, Dunwoody Police Say
Burglary suspect says Naruto books were "teaching him to be a ninja and how to enter secured areas," Dunwoody police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Officer Stops Walmart Scooter Thief In Tracks In Conyers
Conyers Officer catches someone riding away from Walmart in one of their motorized carts. “Not Today,” police say on social media.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Cancel Columbus Day, Atlanta Petition Says
Petition seeks to replace Columbus Day In Atlanta with Indigenous People’s Day.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Monday: Agencies To Host Active Shooter Response Gathering In Marietta
The event, called CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events), will take place from 5:30 p.m. Monday at Marietta High School.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
WOW!’ House: $1M Buckhead Ritz-Carlton Condo Has Access To Heated Pool, Coffee Shop
WOW! House: $1.1 million Atlanta Ritz-Carlton condo has dark hardwood floors throughout, heated pool access and a balcony.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
‘WOW!’ House: $954K Powder Springs Executive Estate Has Hot Tub, Pool, 18-Foot Ceilings
WOW! House: This $954,000 Powder Springs home has a 2-story living room with 18-foot ceilings, chef's kitchen, pool with hot tub.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Update: Church Street Reopens After Flooding In Marietta
Police said Sunday afternoon that part of Church Street in Marietta was back open after flooding closed it earlier.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Employee Skipping Sanitize Step'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, bar or tavern in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Street Gangster Convicted In Cobb Armed Robbery: ICYMI
Darius Jarrell Dunn, 25, an associate with the Gangster Disciples, was convicted of gunning down a man during an armed robbery.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
ICYMI: Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing From Patient In DeKalb Assisted Living Facility
The family of a patient suffering from dementia put a camera in her room and allegedly caught Paulette Smith stealing cash from a purse.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Slaying Suspect Arrested At Bus Stop In DeKalb: ICYMI
A fugitive wanted in the shootings of two people, one of them fatally, was arrested Friday at a bus stop in Lithonia, authorities said.
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