South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Man Gets Life In Prison For Raping Marietta Girl
A Cobb jury convicted Mario Esteban Sanchez, 58, of raping the girl in a series of attacks that began when she was 4 years old.
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|
2 Gunmen Sought In Armed Robbery At Decatur's Pinewood Restaurant
Decatur police describe gunmen in armed robbery of workers at Pinewood restaurant.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
13 Dogs Removed From Feces, Urine-Soaked Cobb Home
A Kennesaw residence that was supposed to be a dog foster home was a canine house of horrors, police say. David William Edwards was arrested
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Personal Shopping And Styling Service Launches In Buckhead
The Shops Buckhead Atlanta has launched a personal shopping and styling service to help customers with purchases. Yes, it's free.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Kennesaw Police Say Farewell To Beloved K-9 Officer
Kennesaw police recently laid to rest a beloved police dog. K-9 Officer Bady was 12 years old but fell into ill health.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1.4M Smyrna Home Is Perfect For Entertaining
WOW House: This $1.4 million is 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and features all the amenities.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1.1M New Construction In Decatur Has Custom Cabinetry, Screened Porch
WOW House: New Decatur abode is a short distance from Winnona Park Elementary, downtown and city's new 77-acre development.
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Athens, GA|News|
Armed Home Invaders Tell Athens Family To 'Give Up Everything'
Three home invaders kick in baby gate in Athens condo and pull gun on family. Ordeal ends when dog charges trio.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $900K Kennesaw Mansion Features Home Theater, Wine Cellar
WOW House: Kennesaw mansion features home theater, wine cellar and brand new Brazilian cherry deck.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Russell Elementary Students In Smyrna Blast Off Into 'Space'
Russell Elementary students in Smyrna recently embarked on a 27-hour real-time space mission simulation.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Early Voting Began Tuesday
Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
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Midtown, GA|News|
The Atlanta Dream Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 75-73
The Atlanta Dream survived a furious comeback by the defending WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks, 75-73.
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Atlanta|News|
These Animals Need Forever Homes Around Atlanta: ICYMI
In honor of National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, here are animals from the Atlanta Humane Society in need of homes.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 12-Year-Old Girl In Kennesaw: ICYMI
Cobb police say 20-year-old William Tyler Duke of Marietta sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in Kennesaw.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Mother Charged With Cruelty In Severe Beating Of Child: ICYMI
Cobb County mother Nakeisha Logan' arrested in beating of her son, authorities say.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Body Of Missing Smyrna Woman Found In Allatoona Lake ID'd
A Smyrna woman reported missing was found in Allatoona Lake on Sunday, state officials say.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Body Of Missing Smyrna Woman Found In Allatoona Lake
A Smyrna woman reported missing was found in Allatoona Lake on Sunday, state officials say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Update: Stone Mountain Educators 'Removed' After Fight Caught On Video
DeKalb school district says 2 Stone Mountain Middle educators seen fighting on video have been "removed from the learning environment."
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery At Atlanta Apartments: ICYMI
Police seek the public's help in identifying suspect in armed robbery at One12 Courtland Apartments in Atlanta.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
ICYMI: Man Convicted In Slaying Of Cobb Couple Shot In Front Of 3-Year-Old
BREAKING: Roy Hicks was convicted Tuesday of shooting a couple in front of their 3-year-old daughter in Powder Springs in 2015.
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