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.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna has been retroactively suspended 20 games for a May 29 domestic incident at his Sandy Springs home.
North Atlanta High School parent organization vows to support school district legislative agenda to end Buckhead cityhood movement.
The ESPN GameDay cast will broadcast live from Saturday from Atlanta ahead of the SEC Championship between No. 1 UGA and No. 3 Alabama.
Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens top the ballot to vie for Atlanta Mayor in Tuesday's runoff election.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Midtown stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Buckhead stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Sandy Springs stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Atlanta stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Jurors in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's accused killers deliberated Tuesday afternoon but didn't reach a verdict. Court resumes Wednesday.
Prosecutors said the 3 men on trial were not justified in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery; the defense said the gunman felt threatened.
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Police responding to a report of a break-in in the Herds Ferry area encountered a suspect with a knife who stabbed an officer and was shot.
The defense called a rally by Black pastors in support of the slain Ahmaud Arbery a "public lynching." A mistrial request was denied.
CVS announced a massive store closing plan Thursday. Which, if any, of the 346 Georgia stores will be affected?
Legislation to put a referendum incorporating Buckhead City on the November 2022 ballot was profiled in the State Senate.
Hundreds of pastors rally during the trial of Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan to support Ahmaud Arbery.
Advanced voting polls are open through next Wednesday for the runoff election and Friday is the last day to request absentee ballots.
Patch is compiling its 2021 guide to Georgia's best Christmas lights and holiday home displays. Submit your photos today.
The Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton led a prayer rally Thursday outside the trial of the three men accused of Ahmaud Arbery's slaying.
Buckhead City Committee wants Atlanta leaders to identify city properties and lease space inside the borders of the would-be new city.
