Norcross, GA|News|
Potent New Form Of Fentanyl ID'd In Georgia Mass Overdoses: ICYMI
The GBI says pills in mass overdoses contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids, one of which previously unseen in Georgia.
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|
Arrest Of Suspect In Road Rage Shooting Stuns Decatur Neighbors: ICYMI
Johnnie Hudson Jr. was by all accounts a model husband and neighbor. He is accused of fatally shooting a man after a crash on I-285.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Fourth Of July 2017 Fireworks, Parade, Carnival, Weather Forecast
Marietta has a slew of events planned for Independence Day as the city hosts 2017 Fourth in the Park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Ex-Chairman Of Cobb GOP Party Pleads Guilty, Gets 30 Years For Sex Abuse
Joseph Russell Dendy, former chairman of the Cobb GOP, is convicted of molesting 2 young relatives.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta Food Trucks Offering Free Food On June 23
To celebrate National Eat At A Food Truck Day, participating food trucks will offer Atlantans a free meal.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Announces Proposed Property Tax Hike
Dekalb County is proposing a property tax increase. Three hearings will be held so that residents can voice their opinions.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Restaurant Inspections: 'Observed Roach Walking Through Exposed Food'
After inspector finds roach at Sabor do Brazil on Delk Road in Marietta in May, eatery passes inspection on second go around in June.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Georgia Inmates Were Held At Gunpoint By Homeowner: Authorities
New details have emerged about the capture in Tennessee of two dangerous Georgia inmates. Ricky Dubose and Donnie Rowe are behind bars.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Jon Ossoff: I Have Received 'A Number Of Threats'
Georgia 6th District candidates contend with intense scrutiny — and yes, threats — as the race for Congress winds down.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
South Carolina Man Wanted In Slaying Arrested Near Decatur
Tobias Thomas of Aiken, South Carolina is accused of fatally shooting a man. Thomas was found in the Decatur area.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta University Center's Special Viewing Of Tupac Collection Canceled
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten notes, diary entries other items are housed at the Atlanta University Center library.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Free Smoothies In Kennesaw On Friday
Tropical Smoothie Café at 77 Townpark Lane near Kennesaw State University is offering freebies are part of National Flip Flop Day.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Suspicious Package Sent To Karen Handel's Home
Roswell police have blocked off Karen Handel's street while they investigate a package left at her home.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Suspect Arrested In Woman's Slaying Outside Waffle House In Decatur
Anthony Henderson Perryman of Columbus has been arrested in the early Tuesday slaying of Tanya Dunlap outside a Waffle House in Decatur.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Charges Filed In Fatal Church Bus Crash In South Fulton
South Fulton County officials have brought charges against the bus driver in a fatal church bus crash that killed one and injured dozens.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
DeKalb Fugitive Squad Nabs Suspect In Slaying At Brookhaven Apartments
Edward Tavarez, 24, was captured Tuesday by the DeKalb officers. He is wanted in the slaying of a man at some Brookhaven apartments.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Atlanta 4th Of July 2017 Fireworks, Parades, Road Race And Weather
Here are the 4th of July 2017 fireworks, events and activities around metro Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Amphitheater At Decatur's Rainbow Park Gets OK
DeKalb County's Board of Commissioners unanimously approves up to $500K for the initial design of 1,000-seat amphitheater at Rainbow Park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Now Open In Buckhead: Sweet Charlie's Hand-Rolled Ice Cream
Sweet Charlie's hand-rolled ice cream makes its debut on Roswell Road in Buckhead.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Suspect Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Tree In Marietta: Police
Marietta police arrest suspect early Thursday after he crashes into tree in stolen SUV.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff