Atlanta|News|
Funeral For 10-Year-Old Killed On 4th Of July Set For Wednesday
Shatora Jones, 31, made her first court appearance Tuesday after being arrested in shooting death of 10-year-old boy on July 4th.
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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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
More Than 4,000 Manholes To Be Replaced On DeKalb's Roads
DeKalb will replace more than 4,000 manholes on area streets, the county says.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Man Gets 2 Years For Failing To Register As Sex Offender
Frederick Laron Summerset gets two years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender, federal officials said Tuesday.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Next Town Hall Meeting On Proposed Millage Hike: Saturday In Cobb
Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce is hosting town hall meetings on the county's 2017 millage rate. The next one is Saturday, July 22.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Woman Claiming To Be Federal Agent Tried To Get Discounted Chick-Fil-A: Report
Tara Marie Solem is facing charges of impersonating an officer and disorderly conduct, according to reports.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Thief Sticks Up Employees At Waffle House In South Cobb: Police
Thief holds up employees at Waffle House in Austell, Cobb police say.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $739K Smyrna Abode Features Fireplace, Wet Bar, Spa Bath, Screened Porch
WOW House: This jewel of a home in Smyrna has a wet bar, fireplace and spa bath, among other upscale amenities.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
2 Women Posing As Uber Drivers Rob, Beat Passenger In Buckhead: Report
Two women posing as Uber drivers were arrested after allegedly robbing and beating a passenger in Buckhead, according to news reports.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Now Open At SunTrust Park: Wahlburgers Restaurant
A taste of Boston: Chef Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg have opened a Wahlburgers eatery at The Battery At SunTrust Park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
Nineteen People Displaced After Apartment Fire In DeKalb
A raging fire consumed five units at an apartment complex in Doraville, authorities say. Nineteen people were displaced, but no injuries.
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Atlanta|News|
7 Detained After Man, Teen Girl Shot In Atlanta: Authorities
Two people were shot, including a teenage girl, early Tuesday in northwest Atlanta, police say.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Powder Springs Motorcyclist Killed In Marietta Crash: Police
Rider of blue 2012 Suzuki GSX-R hit Monday afternoon by red 2002 Subaru Forester on Dallas Highway, Cobb police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Decatur Deacon
Jacob Pyne, 24, was convicted June 30 in the shooting death of Gerard Foster, a deacon in Decatur.
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Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Family Games And Entertainment Center Opens In DeKalb
FunXcess, a family-friendly games featuring arcade games and go-karts, has opened its doors in Lithonia.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
Watch: Thieves Rob Fox Bros. BBQ In East Atlanta
Atlanta police are looking for clues in capturing a trio who took the safe at Fox Bros. BBQ in East Atlanta.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Woman With Red Hair, Torn Jeans Robbed Bank In Kennesaw: Police
Woman with red hairdo and torn denim seen on video camera robbing bank in Kennesaw, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Jay-Z Is Coming To Atlanta In November
Jay-Z announced dates for his highly anticipated “4:44” tour Monday and Atlanta is on the list. Here’s how to get tickets.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $950K East Cobb Home Features Pool, Media Room, Gym, Cozy Outdoors
WOW House: $950,000 East Cobb mansion features a media room, a gym and a cozy space outdoors.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1M New Construction In East Cobb Features Gorgeous Family Room, Panoramic Windows
WOW House: $1 million mansion in East Cobb being built with the latest amenities.
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Norcross, GA|News|
'Superman' Robbery Suspect Used Relative's Name When Arrested: Report
A robbery suspect faces two counts of robbery at two Wells Fargo branches; reports say he gave a relative's name to police when arrested.
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