Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Drive-By Robber In Decatur: 'Give Me Your iPhone'
Decatur police are looking for a thief who pulled a Glock and robbed a man, saying, "Give me your iPhone."
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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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
South Cobb High Student Named Alexander Hamilton Scholar
South Cobb High School rising senior Zainab Molumo has been named a national Alexander Hamilton Scholar.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta-Filmed 'Thor' Movie Seeks 'Muscular' Actors
Producers in Atlanta are seeking fit guys to star in the latest Thor movie.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Fulton Health Services To Dig Up 30-Year Time Capsule
Fulton Health Services is digging up the 30-year time capsule it left at its own building on Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Atlanta, GA|News|
Georgia Officials Identify 2 Potent New Forms Of Fentanyl
Two new fentanyl analogues have been discovered by the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation, the agency announced Tuesday.
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Atlanta|News|
Watch: Atlanta Police Officer Punches Man, Is Put On Leave
Watch: Video shows Atlanta police officer striking man on the ground. Police Chief says officer has been put on leave.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Thief Who Robbed Multiple Waffle Houses In 1 Day Gets Life: Cobb DA
Prosecutors say Robbin Jetial Haynes, 23, of Duluth hit several Waffle Houses in Cobb and Gwinnett in one day in 2014.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
School Supplies Drive For Military Families Planned In Kennesaw
School supplies drive for military families is planned for several spots In Kennesaw. Donations are needed by July 25.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Meeting On Speed Humps Around Horseshoe Bend In Marietta Set For Thursday
The public is invited to a meeting this week about speed humps being installed around Horseshoe Bend in Marietta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Dunwoody Officers Perform Good Deed For Man In Need
Dunwoody officers recently offered a homeless man seen going in a dumpster some food.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Releases Sanitation Schedule For July 4th Holiday
DeKalb County has released the sanitation schedule for the July 4th holiday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Woman Wanted In Recent Bank Heists In Marietta, Sandy Springs
The FBI's Atlanta Office, along with Marietta and Sandy Springs police are looking for a woman bank robber.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
The Hottest Group In Rap Just Joined Musicfest 2017 In Atlanta
Just in: The hottest group of hip-hop will be performing at One Musicfest 2017 in Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $859K Atlanta Home Features Chef's Kitchen, Rooftop Balcony
WOW House: $859,000 mansion features chef's kitchen, rooftop balcony and much more!
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Police Warn Public Of Perils Of New Street Drugs
Marietta police send advisory warning of the dangers of fentanyl and the much stronger carfentanil.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
This Week: Brookhaven's Last Food Truck Wednesday
Brookhaven is inviting the public out for its last food truck roundup on Wednesday, June 28 at Blackburn Park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Motorcyclist Struck Several Times, Killed On I-20 In Cobb
Motorcyclist, identified as Marvin Pearson, 54, of Powder Springs, is hit several times Monday by vehicles and declared dead on I-20.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Businessman Enters Decatur Commission Race For District 1 Seat
Businessman Tim Martin on Monday announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Decatur Commission. That makes 3 candidates so far.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Serial Robber Who Menaced Marietta Banks Gets 25 Years
Kevin Ray Williamson terrorized Marietta bank tellers for seven months in 2016, robbing a total of 6 banks, federal officials say.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $774K East Cobb Mansion Features Terrace-Level Patio, Fire Pit
WOW House: $774,000 East Cobb mansion has terrace-level patio, fire pit and more.
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