Buckhead, GA|News|
🌱 Mask Mandate Ended + Midtown High-Rise Shooting
Here's a five-minute guide to what's happening today in Atlanta.
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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Across Georgia, GA|News|
SWAT Standoff With Accused Police Shooter Ends In Death: Police
Police say Jordan Jackson, wanted in connection with the death of Henry County Police Officer Paramhan Desai, shot himself as SWAT neared.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Ahmaud Arbery Death Trial: McMichael's Story Changed, Police Say
Police testified on Day 3 of the trial that Greg McMichael didn't invoke citizens' arrest and changed his reason for chasing Ahmaud Arbery.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Shaq Donates $5K To Reward In Hunt For Accused Police Shooter
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal gave $5K to a reward to find the man accused of murder charge in the death of a Henry County police officer.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Max Cleland, Former U.S. Senator And GA Secretary Of State, Dies
Vietnam War vet Max Cleland — who lost 3 limbs, then headed the VA under Jimmy Carter and served Georgia as a U.S. senator — died Nov. 9.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Tell Someone In Sandy Springs You’re Grateful For Them
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Sandy Springs, and we’ll publish it in November.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Tell Someone In Buckhead You’re Grateful For Them
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Buckhead, and we’ll publish it in November.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Tell Someone In Midtown You’re Grateful For Them
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Midtown, and we’ll publish it in November.
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Atlanta|News|
Tell Someone In Atlanta You’re Grateful For Them
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Atlanta, and we’ll publish it in November.
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Atlanta|News|
Best Nursing Homes In Georgia: 2022 Ratings Released
The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Mask Mandate In Atlanta To Be Dropped As City Enters 'Green Zone'
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will drop the mask mandate for all indoor spaces in the city.
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Atlanta|News|
I-285 Outer Loop Reopens Paces Ferry By Big Rig Wreck
A tractor-trailer wreck on I-285 at Paces Ferry Road in Vinings closed all lanes closed and traffic westbound traffic backed up to I-75.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta 911 Center Back Online After Water Leak, Power Outage
Atlanta Police say the Emergency 911 Center routed emergency calls to Fulton County dispatchers while the power was out.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Democracy's Foundation On Exhibit At Atlanta History Center
Traveling exhibit "American Democracy: A Great Leap Of Faith" will be featured at the Atlanta History Center through March 2022.
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Atlanta|News|
Cops Facing Murder Charges Booked In, Released In Dead of Night
Eric Heinz and Kristopher Hutchens were charged with felony murder and other felonies in relation to the 2016 death of Jamarion Robinson.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
🌱 Moore In Mayoral Runoff + Not All ATL Can Vote For Cityhood
City Council President Felicia Moore awaits her opponent for the Nov. 30 mayoral runoff, and not everyone in Atlanta can choose cityhood.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Moore To Meet Dickens In Runoff After Close 2nd-Place Finish
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore will go to a Nov. 30 mayoral runoff election against City Council member Andre Dickens.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Braves Pummel Astros To Win 2021 World Series
The Atlanta Braves clinched their first World Series win in 26 years by beating the Houston Astros Tuesday.
Marcus K. Garner and Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Election Day 2021 In Buckhead: When, Where To Vote
The City of Atlanta will hold elections on Nov. 2 for Mayor, City Council, municipal judges, and School Board seats. Buckhead, be ready.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Election Day 2021 In Atlanta: When, Where To Vote
The City of Atlanta will hold elections on Nov. 2 for Mayor, City Council, municipal judges, and School Board seats.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff