Atlanta|News|
How To Prevent Christmas Tree Fires In Atlanta Homes
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
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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Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Restaurant Inspections: What Did Whitley Hotel Score?
Plus, see the scores for Philly Cheesesteak Place, The Whitley Hotel, Eleven TLC and other Atlanta restaurants.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Sandy Springs Restaurant Inspections: Perfect Scores
Plus, see the scores for Boruboru, Hearth Pizza Tavern, Cubano's and other Sandy Springs restaurants.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Inflation Hits 40-Year High: See Prices For Metro Atlanta
Prices for goods and services are surging across the country as increased costs get pushed down to consumers.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Georgia Top News: Omicron Strikes 3, GA Cold Case, Perdue Gov Run
Burned dog reward | Monica Pearson returns | Johns Creek quakes | Celebrating Demaryius Thomas | Flu season? | Meat recalls: GA Top News
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
‘Christmas Comet’: When To Watch For Leonard In Atlanta
We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Atlanta at least through mid-December.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GA Tech Dancing, Rapping Robots Showcase Saturday On Campus
Georgia Tech's "Forest" production featuring robots performing with dancers will take the stage Saturday on the institute's campus.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
3rd GA Omicron Variant Case Confirmed In Metro Atlanta
Georgia Department of Public Health officials recommend vaccinations and boosters as a third omicron variant case is discovered.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Tech, NFL Star Demaryius Thomas Dies At Age 33
Retired NFL star Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after what police called a medical emergency. He was 33.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Here's The Best Airbnb In Georgia For 2021: Conde' Nast Traveler
The Illges House in the Uptown District of Columbus, GA, made the 2021 Conde' Nast Traveler's Best Airbnbs In the U.S. list.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Perdue Web Address Linked To Ossoff Official Page By GA Troll
A Georgia man bought David Perdue web domains and programmed them to remind the former U.S. Senator of his Jan. 5 runoff loss to Jon Ossoff.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Monica Kaufman Pearson To Return To Atlanta TV In February
Monica Kaufman Pearson, the first Black woman to anchor an Atlanta TV newscast, returns to the screen on CBS46 and Peachtree TV.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Vaccine Booster Can Prevent Omicron Coronavirus Variant: Pfizer
Pfizer and BioNTech announced the results of testing that shows boosters neutralize the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Gun, Ammo In Carry-On Lands Georgia Man On House Arrest
Police arrested a Sandy Springs man after he ditched his bag with a loaded pistol and ammunition in a Newark, NJ airport, authorities said.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
McDonald's Fight Over Sweetener Leads To GA Couple's Arrest
Crystal and Marshall Wallace are charged with disorderly conduct and other crimes after a fight with McDonald's workers over sweetener.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Red Bull Mind The Gap Skate Competition Atlanta Set For Saturday
Skateboarders from across the Southeast are invited to compete in the Red Bull Mind The Gap Atlanta contest on Saturday.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GA Christmas Lights 2021: How Festive Is Your Home? Show Us
Patch is compiling its 2021 guide to Georgia's best Christmas lights and holiday home displays. Submit your photos today.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Has Flu Season Come To Georgia? How To Prevent Being Sick
Health officials in Georgia and nationwide point to young adults as the main sufferers of the flu so far this season.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
$250K Sexual Assault Prevention Grant Awarded To Fulton Jails
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office will use the U.S. Justice Department money to help prevent sexual assaults inside the jails.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Video In Atlanta Double Homicide May Help Find Stabbing Suspect
Atlanta Police released a video showing a man believed to be responsible for the stabbing deaths of Daniel Aaron and Kristen McDevitt.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
