Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Your High School Football Scoreboard For DeKalb County
Week 6's high school football games include Cross Keys vs. Patuala, Tucker vs. Mundy's Mill and more.
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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Cascade, GA|News|
640 West Offers Healthy Options In Atlanta's West End
Offering healthy eats in Atlanta's West End, the restaurant 640 West is a community space that sells food.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Suspect Captured After Officer Shot Dead In Polk County: Updated
Authorities captured suspect Seth Brandon Spangler after two Polk County officers were shot Friday, one of them fatally.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Why A Pink Police Car May Roll Up On You In Smyrna
Have you seen the pink Smyrna police cruiser? It may give you pause, but it's for a good cause.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Mind the Heart Project Hits Decatur This Weekend
Artists will be handing out hearts at the Square Saturday so Decatur residents can write notes on them for the Mind the Heart Project.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
‘Person Of Interest’ Sought In Theft Of Fendi Bag In Dunwoody
Police want to talk to a woman in connection with the theft of a Fendi bag from a store in Dunwoody.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Man Raped Woman At Gunpoint Near Atlanta Park, Police Say
Police are looking for a man who sexually assaulted a woman earlier this month near an Atlanta park.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Get A Free Sandwich At Metro Atlanta McDonald’s On Friday
On Friday, Sept. 29, McDelivery on UberEATS -- a free sandwich delivered to your door -- is available at 152 McDonald’s around Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Restaurant Inspections: Expired Milk Spotted In Walk-In Cooler: ICYMI
How clean is your favorite restaurant, tavern or diner in Buckhead or elsewhere in Atlanta?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
North Druid Hills-Briarcliff, GA|News|
Naked Man Struck, Killed On I-85 In Atlanta Identified
A naked pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle early Friday on I-85 northbound in Atlanta has been identified.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
2 Women Sought After Argument Leads To Atlanta Shooting: Police
Authorities said that Nakirah Jones, 24, and Shariah Esquivel, 21, are wanted in connection with the shooting of a third woman in Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Brookhaven
A raccoon caught earlier this week has tested positive for rabies, DeKalb County officials say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Inspections: 'Manager And Employee Did Not Wash Their Hands'
How clean is your favorite restaurant, tavern or diner in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Jennifer Aniston Movie Looking For Bikers, Drag Queens In Atlanta
Producers are looking to cast drag queens and bikers for a scene in the new Jennifer Aniston movie "Dumpling," which is filming in Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Thieves Steal 2 Dogs, Money From Doggie Boarding House In Buckhead: Report
Burglars took 2 French bulldogs and $1,400 Wednesday from Kelsey's Dog House in Buckhead, police say.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Chase Massner Case: Autopsy Shows Heroin, Meth Use: Report
An autopsy released in the Chase Massner case shows that the Army vet had traces of heroin, meth and morphine in him, a TV station reports.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
WOW!’ House: $795K Buckhead Home Has Large Patio Deck, Fire Pit
WOW! House: This $795K Atlanta home is renovated with new baths, master bedroom with large walk in closet and outdoor kitchen.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Rapper Young Thug Freed From Jail After Brookhaven Arrest
Rapper Young Thug arrested in Brookhaven on drug and gun charges after being pulled over Sunday on Clairmont Road in DeKalb County.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Atlanta, Embattled Apartments Come To Payment Agreement
The city of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management said Wednesday that it had struck a payment plan with Sierra Ridge apartments.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Man Gets 20 Years For Shooting At Strangers At Hospital In Marietta
Cody Allen Williams, 26, of Statesboro was sentenced to 20 years for shooting at people outside a Marietta hospital in 2016.
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