Atlanta|News|
Georgia Top News: Mask Mandate, Ahmaud Arbery, Hospital Grades
Missing child found | Mask mandate lifted | What's your Thanksgiving plan? | Hospitals needing improvement | Ahmaud Arbery trial testimony
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|
Piedmont Park Stabbed More Than 50 Times In Fatal Attack
Autopsy reports say Katherine Janness, killed July in Piedmont Park, had more than 50 stab wounds and the word "FAT" cut into her flesh.
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Atlanta|News|
Ahmaud Arbery Case: Officer Said He Did Not Deputize McMichaels
A police officer responded to the home Ahmaud Arbery entered said he did not deputize the McMichaels and would warn Arbery not to trespass.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Gun Threat Prompts 'Soft' Lockdown At Rockdale High School
A student altercation and the report that one teen might be armed at Salem High School locked down the building until dismissal.
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Atlanta|News|
Wanted Cop Killer Was Aided By 2 Clayton County Women: Police
Police accused a pair of Clayton County women of helping the man who shot Henry County Police officer to escape arrest.
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Atlanta|News|
Runoff Candidates Scored By Atlanta Business, Community Group
Early voting for the Atlanta runoff election begins Nov. 17 ahead of Nov. 30 Runoff Election Day; scores for runoff candidates are released.
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Atlanta|News|
Braves Hitters Lead MLB With Silver Slugger Award Wins
The Atlanta Braves lead the MLB with Silver Slugger Award wins for Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and Max Fried.
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Atlanta|News|
Ahmaud Arbery Case: Homeowner Never Asked McMichaels To Act
Larry English owned the home Ahmaud Arbery was seen entering, but only asked police to run off trespassers, not Greg and Travis McMichaels.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Demolition Begins On Fire-Damaged Cheshire Bridge Road Bridge
Atlanta crews started tearing down the bridge over Peachtree Creek on Cheshire Bridge Road months after a fire left the structure unsafe.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Missing Clarkston Toddler Found Safe: Police
Clarkston Police announce that 1-year-old Blaise Barnett was found safe after he disappeared when his parent's SUV was stolen.
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Atlanta|News|
Stonecrest Mayor Charged With Fraud In Use Of COVID Relief Funds
Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary was charged with federal wire fraud and accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of COVID relief dollars.
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Atlanta|News|
🌱 Veterans Day In Buckhead + Hawks' 'Year of the Teacher'
Here's the latest from Atlanta, delivered straight to your inbox.
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Atlanta|News|
Arbery Death Trial: McMichaels Unsure If Arbery Was Trespassing
Police testified that Greg McMichael didn't know if Ahmaud Arbery broke into the unfinished home where he stopped during his jog.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Veterans Day Atlanta: How To Honor Military Personnel
Military veterans in Atlanta and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Veterans Day Midtown: How To Honor Military Personnel
Military veterans in Midtown and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Veterans Day Buckhead: How To Honor Military Personnel
Military veterans in Buckhead and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Veterans Day Sandy Springs: How To Honor Military Personnel
Military veterans in Sandy Springs and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
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Atlanta|News|
Pick Your Favorite Educator For Hawks' 'Year of the Teacher'
The Atlanta Hawks and Clorox will reward 9 top Atlanta Public Schools teachers based on the people's choice through March.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Amber Alert For Clarkston Toddler Continues After His SUV Found
Clarkston Police continue to search for Blaise Barnett after they locate the SUV that was stolen with him inside.
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Atlanta|News|
Raises, One-Time Payments Approved For Fulton County School Staff
Wages for hourly workers will increase to $16 while full-time employees will receive an extra $1,200 in December and part-timers get $600.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
