Atlanta|News|
Train Derails, Sends Rail Car Crashing Into Home In Atlanta
A train derailed early Thursday, sending cars tumbling by the wayside and one into an Atlanta home. No one was injured in the incident.
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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East Cobb, GA|News|
‘WOW!’ House: $869K East Cobb Home Has Gourmet Kitchen, Butler’s Pantry
WOW House: $869,900 home in East Cobb has gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, stone fireplace and more.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
'He Was Going To Take My Bullets': Metro Atlanta Couples Share Vegas Stories
Metro Atlantans share their stories of being in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on crowd.
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Atlanta|News|
Man Who Beat His Mom To Death, Set Her Atlanta Home On Fire Gets Life
Keenan Jones was sentenced to life behind bars for beating his mom to death. Arlene Tigner had 25 fractures on her ribs, the DA says.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby Set For Saturday
Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 in Oakhurst.
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Atlanta|News|
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office H.Y.P.E. Conference Set For Oct. 14
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office H.Y.P.E. Conference planned for Oct. 14 in Atlanta.
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Norcross, GA|News|
Thief Uses Notes App To Rob Bank In Norcross: Police
A technologically savvy thief robbed a bank using an app on his phone and tried to do it again at another spot, police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Man Killed In Shooting Outside Atlanta Bar
A Decatur man was shot and killed Tuesday night outside a bar on Edgewood Avenue in Midtown.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
National Taco Day: 5 Atlanta Restaurants That Are Muy Bien
Wednesday is National Taco Day and Atlanta has plenty of good eats for the occasion.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
National Taco Day: 5 Cobb County Restaurants That Are Muy Bien
Wednesday is National Taco Day and Cobb County has plenty of good eats for the occasion.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Wednesday: Have Coffee With A Cop In Cobb
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the public is invited to have coffee with a law enforcement officer and just chat it up.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Now Open At Atlantic Station: Salata In Midtown
Fast-casual eatery restaurant Salata recently opened in the old Moe's space at Atlantic Station in Midtown.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Dunwoody Police Department Joins 'Near Miss' Program
The Dunwoody Police Department has signed on to participate in the LEO Near Miss program.
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Atlanta|News|
City Council Votes Unanimously To Decriminalize Marijuana In Atlanta
Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to make marijuana possession a non-arrestable offense.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Amazon, Ga? New City Would Get Tech Namesake If Company Picks DeKalb Site
Stonecrest council passes resolution that could lead to the formation of a city called Amazon if the firm picks a DeKalb site for its HQ.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Man Dies After Being Run Over By Tractor-Trailer In Kennesaw
Kenneth Scogin, 51, was killed Sept. 27 after he walked between a tractor-trailer that was backing into a second trailer.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Have Coffee With A Cop Wednesday In Cobb
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the public is invited to have coffee with a law enforcement officer in Cobb County.
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Atlanta|News|
Petition Seeks To Replace Columbus Day In Atlanta With Indigenous People’s Day
Petition seeks to replace Columbus Day In Atlanta with Indigenous People’s Day.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
2 In Critical Condition After Collision In Mableton
Two people are in critical but stable condition after their vehicle collided with a Freightliner tractor Friday in Mableton.
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Midtown, GA|News|
‘WOW!’ House: $1.1M Buckhead Home Has Motorized Shades, Cast Iron Tub, Wine Fridge
WOW! House: This $1.1 million Buckhead home has Floor-to-ceiling windows, two terraces, motorized shades, new kitchen with granite.
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