Buckhead, GA|News|
Vote Against Buckhead Cityhood Coming From Atlanta School Board
The Atlanta School Board will vote to oppose Buckhead's de-annexation from Atlanta when it approves its 2022 legislative priorities.
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|
First Omicron Variant Case Identified In Georgia
Georgia public health officials on Sunday reported the first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 of a patient in the state.
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Atlanta|News|
Micron To Bring 500 Tech Jobs To New Atlanta Design Center
Micron Technology, Inc. will open a new Atlanta Design Center in January bringing 500 semiconductor jobs to Midtown.
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Atlanta|News|
Perdue Challenge For Governor An Attempt To 'Carry Trump's Water'
Former GOP U.S. Sen. David Perdue announced he will challenge Brian Kemp for governor amid belief Perdue's run is backed by Donald Trump.
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Atlanta|News|
Georgia Top News: Abrams Campaign, Omicron, Atlanta Elects Andre
"Annie" stars DeKalb student | Officer slain in Clayton shootout | $1K to Gwinnett Schools staff | Capital rioter plead guilty: GA Top News
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Atlanta|News|
Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2021 In Atlanta Metro
A Christmas tree shortage in 2021 means families in Atlanta should get a tree earlier than usual.
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Atlanta|News|
Will Georgia Have A White Christmas In 2021?
Will there be snow in time for Santa’s arrival in Georgia? Farmers’ Almanac and Accuweather weigh in on this year’s holiday forecast.
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Atlanta|News|
Slain Clayton County Officer Henry Laxson To Be Remembered
Police identify the women killed in the deadly Rex shooting that also claimed Officer Henry Laxson's life and injured a 12-year-old boy.
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Atlanta|News|
Big Rig Wreck Cleared From Northbound I-285
A tractor-trailer accident slowed traffic on the I-285 Inner Loop near Smyrna late Friday morning. The wreck has been cleared.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
BuckheadRUN! Walk And Run To Offer Fun Holiday Exercise
Registration is still open for the 3rd Annual buckheadRUN! Holiday Runa/Walk to benefit Liveable Buckhead.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Men Used Dark Web To Steal Elderly IDs, Run Up Credit
Durrell Tyler and DeShawn Johnson spent more than $130,000 each using fraudulent credit cards from stolen elderly victims' IDs.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Video Of Braves' Ozuna's Hand On Wife's Neck Released By Police
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was accused of domestic violence in May and retroactively suspended by MLB for the incident.
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Atlanta|News|
Stacey Abrams Runs For Governor; Kemp Calls It Fight For GA Soul
Stacey Abrams announced she will make a second run for the Georgia governor's seat; Gov. Kemp calls it a battle for the state's soul.
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Atlanta|News|
Mayor-Elect Dickens Takes 'Thank You' Tour Of Atlanta Today
Atlanta Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens will tour the city today to thank voters and his supporters for their help in his victory.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead City Movement Resolved As Dickens Named Atlanta's Mayor
Buckhead City Committee CEO Bill White sent a letter congratulating Atlanta Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens and putting him on notice.
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Atlanta|News|
1 Officer Killed, 3 Dead In Clayton County Domestic Shooting
Clayton County Police Officer Henry Laxson was killed when he and another offer went to help victims of a domestic shooting in Rex.
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Atlanta|News|
Dickens Wins Atlanta Mayor Runoff Election: Unofficial Results
Atlanta voters elected Andre Dickens as the city's next mayor Tuesday in a runoff election that also chose city council members.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Airport Holiday Gunfire Suspect In Jail
Kenny Wells Jr. turned himself in after police accused him of trying to sneak a handgun onto a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport.
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Atlanta|News|
Teen Charged With Murder In Deadly Atlanta Summer Melee Shooting
Kentavius Dayquan Jeffries was arrested in connection with the July 3 shooting death of 14-year-old Kaiden Barlow-Gardener.
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Atlanta|News|
GA Braces For Omicron Variant, Officials Say 'Get Vaccinated Now'
Could the omicron variant of COVID-19 recently identified in South Africa make it to Georgia? Health officials are preparing for if it does.
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