Atlanta|News|
Stabbings, Fight Lead To Lockdown At Banneker High School
Two Benjamin Banneker High School students were stabbed during a morning fight that led to a lockdown of the Atlanta school.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
- Atlanta, GA
I started my professional journalism career on a football field in Alaska, and every day since has been an adventure. I've covered dog sledding and commercial fishing in the Land of the Midnight Sun, civic duty and Civil Rights icons in the Windy City, courts and crime in Hotlanta and the Inauguration of our first Black President.
Time away from the news business has given me perspective to appreciate what I've always considered my calling. And focusing on local stories has always been my lens to open a broader view of our society and our country.
Contact me at marcus.garner@patch.com, or at 404-590-7114.
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Atlanta|News|
Georgia’s Anti-Smoking Efforts Earn Low Marks In New Report
The American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report evaluates states on steps taken to eliminate tobacco use.
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Atlanta|News|
COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks, Cases Drop In Georgia: Analysis
The omicron surge is waning nationwide, giving health experts hope the COVID-19 pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Frigid Temperatures Coming To Atlanta, North GA This Weekend
Forecasters expect cold weather Tuesday and Wednesday night, but lows dive into the 20s this weekend in Atlanta and north Georgia.
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Atlanta|News|
Drive-By Shooting Suspect Arrested In Death Of 6-Month-Old
Police are charging Dequasie Little with felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting death of Grayson Fleming-Gray.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
3 New Restaurants Come To Sandy Springs For 2022
Sandy Springs will welcome a new microbrewery, a Persian dining establishment, and a relocated Italian ristorante.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
New Buckhead Poll Shows Majority Against Secession, Cityhood
Seceding from Atlanta to form a Buckhead City is not an option for 51 percent of those who responded to a new poll.
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Atlanta|News|
2 Arrests Made In Shooting Of 5-Year-Old Caught In Crossfire
Atlanta Police charge Deontea Anderson and Paul Hind Jr. in connection with a shooting that injured a 5-year-old who was just passing by.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
David Perdue Tests Positive For COVID-19, In Isolation: Reports
David Perdue, who is challenging Gov. Brian Kemp in the GOP primaries, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
$5K Reward Offered In Infant Shooting Death, Video Released
Video of the SUV in the Atlanta drive-by shooting that killed an infant was released, and police are offering a $5,000 reward for arrests.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
What Buckhead Restaurants Are Closing In 2022? The List Is Short
Two popular Buckhead restaurants are moving out for 2022, while one favorite eatery is just moving on up.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Roswell Road Corridor Can Improve In Sandy Springs With Your Help
Sandy Springs seeks public input in the next phase of the Roswell Road Access Management Plan for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
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Atlanta|News|
Shootout Outside Midtown Restaurant Leaves One Injured: Police
A gunfight sparked by arguing sides left one man injured Sunday night at Loca Luna on Amsterdam Avenue, police said.
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Atlanta|News|
Mother Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of 1-Year-Old
Police arrested the mother of a 1-year-old Atlanta child shot and killed in their home when he was left alone with another child and a gun.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Deputy Kills Man Accused Of Breaking Into His Home: GBI
A Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed a man who investigators say broke into his southeast Atlanta home.
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Atlanta|News|
Georgia Man Among Oath Keepers Charged With Seditious Conspiracy
The leader of the Oath Keepers militia group, Elmer Stewart Rhodes III, was arrested Thursday in connection with the U.S. Capitol attack.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Possible For North GA, Metro Atlanta
A winter storm watch issued says snow, sleet or freezing rain are all possible in north Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
1-Year-Old Shot And Killed In NW Atlanta Home
Atlanta Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a toddler's deadly shooting inside a northwest Atlanta home.
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Atlanta|News|
Is Snow In The Cards This Weekend For GA? Forecaster Says Maybe
The National Weather Service says 1 degree is the difference in temperature between snow showers or rain in North GA this weekend.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Biden To Senate On Voting Rights Bills: 'Pass It Now'
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris demand that GOP senators pass voting rights bills that Biden calls a "turning point."
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