Midtown, GA|News|
Cafe Condesa Hosts Spring Blaze On May 10 In Midtown
Condesa, a local espresso bar and drink shop, is hosting Spring Blaze - a patio kickoff party at its Old Fourth Ward location.
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|
4 Convicted In Mistaken-Identity Murder In Atlanta
Fulton County prosecutors say trio of gang members sprayed the wrong car with nearly 60 bullets, killing an innocent man.
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Marietta, GA|News|
3 Suspects Part Of 'Dem Marietta Boys' Gang: Police
Update: Police in Marietta charge three gang members Friday, including one in connection with a shooting.
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Atlanta|News|
Richard Pennington, Former Atlanta Police Chief, Dead At 70
Former top cop Richard Pennington, who reduced crime in Atlanta and New Orleans, dead at age 70.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Judge Orders Georgia To Reopen Voter Registration
BREAKING: Federal judge orders Georgia to reopen voter registration in 6th District race.
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Atlanta|News|
Watch: Family Of 4 Kicked Off Delta Flight
In the latest incident of plane confrontations, a family of four was kicked off a Delta flight from Maui to Los Angeles.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Cinco De Mayo Specials Plentiful Around Metro Atlanta
Ready for the Friday, May 5 fiesta? Check out these Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials around metro Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria Opens In Buckhead
BREAKING: Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria opened its doors Thursday, May 4 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
West Cobb, GA|News|
Chuy's In Akers Mill Features 3-Day Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Ready for the Friday, May 5 fiesta? Chuy's In Akers Mill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo for three days with several specials.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Public Schools' 2017 Rehearsal & Commencement Schedules
Atlanta Public Schools has released its spring rehearsal and commencement schedules for 2017.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
L.A. Man Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed Marietta Firefighter
Los Angeles officials filed DUI charges Tuesday in the crash that killed Marietta fireman Ron Herens. The defendant pleaded not guilty.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Schools Sends Warning To Parents About Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'
BREAKING: Marietta Schools superintendent Grant Rivera warns parents about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why," which is about a girl's suicide.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Do-Gooders Respond After Officer Shares Family's Plight
Atlanta police officer's bid to help family leads to do-gooders vowing to help out.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Stone Mountain Man Involved In 3-State Sex Trafficking Ring: Feds
Federal prosecutors say three men, two from Georgia & one from Florida, used Facebook to lure girls into a three-state sex trafficking ring.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Casting Call: Girl Who Can Act 'Terrified' Needed For Godzilla Film In Atlanta
Filming begins in Atlanta in July for "Godzilla: King of Monsters." Casting directors need girl who can act "terrified," plus other parts.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Alabama Man Hit, Killed Pushing Broken-Down Car In Marietta
Elderly driver plows into two men who were helping push women's car off Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.
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Atlanta|News|
John Legend, Def Leppard, Chris Brown & Other Metro Atlanta Concerts In May 2017
May has a slew of top acts in Atlanta, including Chris Brown, Future, Def Leppard and more.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Get Rid Of Your Old Electronics On May 13 In Decatur
Decatur is inviting residents to take advantage of Spring Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 13.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Russell Elementary Students In Smyrna Gear Up For 'Space' Flight
On Monday, Russell Elementary students in Smyrna will embark on a 27-hour real-time space mission simulation.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Man Gets 8 Years For Shooting Friend Over Rent In Acworth
BREAKING: Cobb County prosecutors say Dreson Tuberville, 23, shot roommate in leg during a March 2016 altercation.
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