Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta's Big Chicken Reopens Thursday
Marietta's Big Chicken is set to reopen Thursday after being closed due to repairs.
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|
DeKalb Sheriff's Arrest Met With Disbelief, Disappointment
News of DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann's arrest after allegedly exposing himself in Piedmont Park met with disappointment -- and doubt.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Police Release Description Of Suspects In Carrabba’s Slaying
Smyrna police have released a description of the suspects in the slaying outside a Cobb Carrabba's.
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Atlanta|News|
Sheriff Shaq? O'Neal Says He Will Run For Top Cop In 2020
BREAKING: Shaquille O'Neal tells TV station that he will run for sheriff in 2020. Could he do it in metro Atlanta?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Kennesaw Administrator Wins PTA Outstanding Principal of the Year
Kennesaw Elementary School Principal Monica Howard beat out 179 others to win PTA Outstanding Principal of the Year.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Cobb Board Of Commissioners Chairman Endorses Handel
In the 6th District race, Republican Karen Handel scores endorsement from Cobb Board of Commissioners chairman.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb CEO To Give Update On Water Billing Crisis
DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond will give an update on the county's water billing crisis on May 23. The location will be in Tucker.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Chastain East: 32-Home Community Coming to Buckhead
The Chastain East project features 32 single-family homes along Wieuca Road in Buckhead.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Bus Driver In Crash That Killed Lassiter Students Appears Before Judge
BREAKING: Bus driver in fatal crash that killed two brothers who attended Lassiter High School appeared in court Tuesday.
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Atlanta|News|
Dave Chappelle Announces 8 Atlanta Shows In June
Comedian Dave Chappelle announced on Monday that he will perform eight shows in Atlanta.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Rebuilt Chick-Fil-A In Akers Mill Offers Free Food For A Year
Rebuilt Chick-fil-A is reopening in Akers Mill and offering free food for a year to the first 100 adults in line.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Man Found Dead In Car On I-85 In DeKalb: Report
BREAKING: Police find person deceased in car on I-85 in DeKalb County
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
1 Dead In Craigslist Deal Gone Bad Outside Carrabba’s In Smyrna
BREAKING: One person is dead after shooting outside Carrabba's restaurant near Cumberland Mall in Cobb County. Suspect at large.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1.4M Gorgeous Acworth Estate In Gated Golf Community
WOW House: On the 7th green in a gated community, this Acworth mansion has all the amenities.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $995K Custom Decatur Estate Features Fireside Family Room
WOW House: $995,000 Decatur mansion features awesome space, great room & fireside family room.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1M Kennesaw Mansion In Marietta Country Club Features Marble Shower
WOW House: This $1M Kennesaw mansion features stunning views and granite kitchen inside the Marietta Country Club.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Sheriff Vows To Clear His Name After Indecency Arrest
Atlanta officer arrests DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann after he exposed himself in Piedmont Park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb County School District's 2017 Commencement Schedules
Here is the Cobb County School District's spring commencement schedule for 2017.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Smyrna Man Faces Trial In Deaths Of Cobb Couple Shot In Front Of 3-Year-Old
Trial begins this week for Roy Hicks, who is accused of shooting a couple in front of their 3-year-old daughter in Powder Springs in 2015.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
'WOW!' House: $1.2M East Cobb Estate Features Salt Water Pool & Waterfall
WOW House: $1.2 million East Cobb mansion features media room, game room and more.
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