South Cobb, GA|News|
Opening Night: Braves Usher In SunTrust Park Era With A Win
The Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Friday night to win their first-ever game at SunTrust Park.
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|
Farmers Market Opens In Decatur
The Decatur Farmers Market opened this week.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
The Braves' First Game At SunTrust Park: Event Schedule
The Braves have released a schedule of events for Friday's game. Ticket windows open at 9:30 a.m. for fans to pick up pre-purchased seats.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Zoo Atlanta, Humane Society Announce ZooPaws Pet Adoption Event
On May 6, the Atlanta Humane Society and Zoo Atlanta are partnering on a pet adoption event called ZooPaws.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven OKs Record $4.7M Paving Contract
Brookhaven City Council approved a $4.72 million road paving contract.
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Cascade, GA|News|
1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Shooting At MARTA's West Lake Train Station
BREAKING: A gunman is in custody after four people were shot, one fatally, at MARTA's West Lake train station.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
ICE Agents Arresting Immigrants In Decatur Area: Report
Several immigrants in Decatur area, Gwinnett reported to have been taken into custody by federal agents, report says.
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Norcross, GA|News|
Pics: Primrose Preschoolers Calm Parents' Nerves Amid I-85 Stress In Norcross
With the I-85 repairs stressing adults out, preschoolers at Primrose School in Norcross have treats and eats to calm commuters' nerves.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Vinings Seeks Public Input In Design Plans
Vinings is soliciting help in brainstorming the city's vision for downtown at a meeting on Tuesday, April 18.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Super Bowl Date Announced
We knew the place, now we know the time: The NFL on Thursday released the official date of Super Bowl LIII, which will be played in Atlanta.
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Cascade, GA|News|
Forest Park Teen Kills Himself As Viewers Watch On Instagram Live
Thirteen-year-old Malachi Hemphill accidentally shoots himself to death on Instagram Live as friends watch.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Rapper Young Thug Owes $2.2M On Buckhead Mansion: Report
Atlanta rapper Young Thug is being sued for allegedly not paying the note on his Buckhead mansion.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Watch: Top Videos Of 6th District Race Candidates
Digital ads and TV spots have shed light on the 6th District candidates views like no campaign speech could ever do.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Braves To Honor Hank Aaron With First Pitch At SunTrust Park
Hank Aaron will have the first pitch at teams' first game Friday at SunTrust Park. On Thursday, the Braves unveiled statue of Bobby Cox.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Funeral Plans Announced For Marietta Firefighter Ron Herens
Funeral arrangements have been set for Marietta firefighter Ron Herens, who was killed in California car crash Monday night.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb County Easter Egg Hunts: A List
Marietta, Acworth, East Cobb and other areas of Cobb County have Easter Egg hunts planned in April. Here's a list.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Kennesaw State MBA Program Ranked Among World's Elite
Kennesaw State University's Executive MBA Program is No. 1 in Georgia and No. 9 in the world, according to CEO Magazine.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Willy’s Mexicana Grill Coming To Smyrna
Willy’s Mexicana Grill opens April 19 and joins the Jonquil mixed-use project on Atlanta Road in Smyrna.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Two New Fitness Concepts Coming To Buckhead
F45 Training and Highland Yoga are opening in respective spaces in Buckhead this spring.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
6th District Race: Early Voting Tops 30,000
More than 32,000 people have voted in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Tom Price, according to news report.
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