Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
3 Cobb Businesses Fail 'Under 21' Compliance Check
Three businesses out of 13 failed Cobb's most recent "Under 21" compliance check.
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|
Opening in Midtown Atlanta this Month: Al Forno’s Pizza
Al Forno’s pizza is opening in August in Midtown. The eatery will offer locally sourced ingredients so patrons can cook their pie at home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
College Gameday To Kick Off Football Season At Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium
Where else? College Gameday announces it will kick off its 2017 season at Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Bama-Florida State game.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
New Free Charter School Accepting Applications In Atlanta
Genesis Innovation Academy (GIA) is hosting an open house Thursday, August 3 at 5:30 p.m. for the Boys Academy.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Police Called For 'Demented Person' In DeKalb: Man Dead, Officer Wounded
Authorities are investigating after DeKalb police officer fatally wounds man Thursday after responding to calls about a "demented person."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Home With 3 Kids Shoots Intruder Dead In Marietta: Police
A Marietta woman fatally wounded a person trying to break into her home early Thursday, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1.3M Buckhead Abode Features Butler's Pantry, Media Room And More
WOW House: $1.3 million home in Buckhead features a butler's pantry, oft-close drawers throughout and a media room.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Thursday: Marietta School District Welcomes Back Students
Summer's over for Marietta Schools, which start classes Thursday morning.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Repaving Project 90 Percent Done, Brookhaven Says
Brookhaven says the street repaving project is 90 percent complete and on track to finish by the end of August.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
R. Kelly Concert In Atlanta Still On: Report
In light of "sex cult" allegations in Duluth and Chicago, group wants R. Kelly's Atlanta concert canceled, but it's on, Live Nation says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loganville Nurse Gets 10 Years For Stealing Elderly Patients' Bank Cards In Cobb: DA
Loganville nurse gets 10-year term for stealing the bank cards of two elderly patients at Cobb rehab center, DA says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $625K Smyrna Home Features Gourmet Kitchen, Fireside Family Room
WOW House: $625,000 home in Smyrna features gourmet kitchen, fireside family room and more.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
$690K In Unpaid Bills: City Of Atlanta Restores Water For Delinquent Apartment Complex
Water service has been restored to the Sierra Ridge Apartments in southeast Atlanta for two more weeks, the city says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Melinda Drive In DeKalb Will Be Closed On Monday, Aug. 7
Melinda Drive will be closed to through traffic on Monday, Aug. 7 so that a crane can be operated safely for a tree removal project.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Teens Held In Sexual Assault At Party In South Cobb
Kristopher Garner, 17, of Douglasville, Matthew Perkins, 17, and Michael Anderson, 19, both of Powder Springs, are accused of sex assault.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Neighbors Hear Screams, Awake To Man Shot, Killed In DeKalb: Report
Neighbors reported hearing screams early Wednesday morning in DeKalb subdivision. A man was found fatally shot, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Police Find Remains In Kennesaw Where Veteran Was Last Seen
Cobb County police say they have found remains -- too early to tell whether human or animal -- in Kennesaw where veteran went missing.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
'Kids Need Emotional Investments': APS Supt. Carstarphen On Learning, Schools And More
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen sat down with Patch at a journalists roundtable to talk about education and more.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
They're Calling This Louisiana-Based Fried Chicken Chain Best In U.S.
You seen it in gas stations in Marietta, Atlanta and other parts of the metro area. This chain is said to have America's best fried chicken.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
New Orleans, LA|News|
This Louisiana Fried Chicken Chain Has Just Been Named The Country's Best
Louisiana is the home to America's top chicken chain, website says.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff