Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
200-Unit Apartment Complex Approved In Cobb: Report
Board votes 5-0 to approve 200-unit apartment complex off Barrett Parkway.
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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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Board Votes To Close Charter School In Smyrna
School district administrators vote Thursday to shutter the International Academy of Smyrna due to poor academics, newspaper reports.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Administrator Sues Cobb School District In Yoga Flap
Bonnie Cole says after she brought yoga to Bullard Elementary in Kennesaw last year, she was reassigned to another school.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
'Person Of Interest' Bought Shoes With Fraudulent Card In Dunwoody: Police
Dunwoody police seek to talk to man who purchased some shoes with a fraudulent credit card from Perimeter Mall.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Marietta Restaurant Inspections: Unclean Hands; Choking Poster; Toxic Substances Not ID'd
How clean is your favorite restaurant and coffee shop in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County?
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Athens, GA|News|
Student Arrested For Having Gun At Athens School: Report
Kenyas Yearby, 17, facing armed robbery charges after being arrested at Clarke Central High School, according to news reports.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
KSU Fraternity Raises Funds For Student Battling Cancer
Kennesaw State Theta Epsilon chapter of Theta Chi is rallying around its brother, Christopher Dobson, a three-time cancer survivor.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Arrest Made In Atlanta Apartment Blaze That Killed 66-Year-Old Man
Police have charged Kamara Wheeler with arson in the death of a 66-year-old neighbor at
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Storm Drainage Upgrades To Cramp 2 Decatur Streets
Storm drainage improvements at the corner of Lockwood Terrace and Fairview Street in Decatur will begin next week.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Atlanta's John Lewis Makes Time's 100 Most Influential List
Longtime civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis makes the list of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people on 2017.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Jon Ossoff Vs. Karen Handel: What National Media Are Saying
The 6th District runoff election between Jon Ossoff Vs. Karen Handel has made national headlines. This is what national media are saying.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Gov. Deal Endorses Handel For 6th District Runoff Election
The highest office in Georgia endorses Republican Karen Handel in June 20 6th District runoff election.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Hottie+Lord Opens Its First Storefront In Buckhead
Women's boutique Hottie+Lord recently opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar store at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Scores Attend Funeral For Marietta Firefighter In South Cobb
Scores of people attend celebration of life for Marietta firefighter Ron Herens, who was killed in California car crash last week.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Suspect Arrested In Theft Of Cobb Elections Equipment
Suspect arrested at 1 a.m. Wednesday in Clayton County for swiping Cobb elections equipment.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Man Robs Wells Fargo In Buckhead With Handwritten Note
Man gave handwritten note to teller at Buckhead Wells Fargo and walks away with $720, police say.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Thieves Steal 16 Guns From Decatur Pawn Shop: Police
DeKalb police are asking for the public's help after two thieves break into a Decatur pawn shop and make off with firearms.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Dynamic Road Signs To Guide Travelers Around Cumberland Area
Full-color LED signs will give travelers around SunTrust Park & The Battery information such as travel times, construction info.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Two Women Sentenced For Arson-Insurance Plot In Austell
Amanda Willard and Samantha Willard set their home ablaze in 2015 to collect insurance money, the DA says. They were convicted Tuesday.
Craig Johnson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Marietta Firefighter Funeral Wednesday: Cobb Flags At Half-Staff
Flags in Cobb County fly at half-staff Wednesday, the day of fallen Marietta firefighter Ron Herens' funeral.
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