Atlanta|News|
Abrams, Kemp, Warnock, Walker Qualify For Georgia Primaries
With all candidates qualified for the May 24 primaries, voters can begin to look at campaigns and make their choices ahead of November.
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|
2 Years After Pandemic Began, What Do Georgians Think?
Georgia Patch readers weighed in on the most important issues that arose during the past two years of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns As One Of Nation’s Oldest
The Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade and the preceding 5K road race will occupy and excite much of Midtown Atlanta on Saturday morning.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Freezing Temps, Heavy Thunderstorms, High Winds This Weekend
Forecasters predict that a storm system bringing damaging winds to North Georgia could also usher in frigid temperatures this weekend.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
$260M PepsiCo Expansion Of Tucker Plant Will Bring More Jobs
PepsiCo officials say the 260,000 square foot Tucker expansion will increase manufacturing there fivefold by 2025.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
Gwinnett Burger Week Offers Flavor-Filled Fun Between 2 Buns
Enjoy your pick of 17 restaurants showcasing their best burger restaurants for lunch and dinner during Gwinnett Burger Week.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Braves April 7 Home Opener A Go; MLB Players, Owners Reach Deal
MLB players and owners strike a deal for a CBA to keep Opening Day on April 7 and see the Braves play ball at home against the Reds.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
943 Area Code To Come Online For New Metro Atlanta Phone Numbers
New Metro Atlanta phone numbers with 404, 678, 770 and 470 area codes will run out sometime in mid-2023, state officials said.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Delta Pilots Picket At Atlanta Airport To Protest Overscheduling
Delta Air Lines members of the Air Line Pilot Association picketed Thursday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken For Bank Robber
Atlanta Police handcuffed "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler when bank employees in Buckhead mistook his $12K withdrawal for a robbery.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Restaurant Inspections: Jets Pizza, Bloom Coffee
Plus, see the scores for McDonald's near Buckhead Village and the Starbucks in the heart of Buckhead's shopping district.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Virtual Public Hearing Seeks Input On Roswell Road Crosswalk
Sandy Springs wants the public to give input on a proposed crosswalk on Roswell Road at the North Fulton Government Service Center.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GA Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Then Frigid Temps By Weekend
Georgia weather forecasters say to expect morning thunderstorms to slow to showers ahead of the weekend, then below freezing temperatures.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Coca-Cola Suspends Russian Business In Wake Of Attack On Ukraine
Amid pressure from voices on social media, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola stops doing business in Russia to protest attacks on Ukraine.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Leadership Sandy Springs Leader Jan Paul To Retire In May
Jan Paul will step down from her role as executive director of Leadership Sandy Springs to retire at the end of May.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Buckhead Jewelry Store Target Of Smash-And-Enter Break-In
Atlanta Police are looking for suspects who broke into a Buckhead jewelry store early Monday morning.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Russia Oil Ban: Will Soaring Oil Prices Push Gas Higher In GA?
As President Joe Biden announces an oil ban on Russian oil, what prices do Georgia motorists have to look forward to at the pump?
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Former Mayor Kasim Reed Named Partner Of Global Law Firm
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs named former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed partner in its Atlanta office.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Falcon Calvin Riddley Suspended For Gambling On NFL Games
The Falcons wide receiver bet on games in November 2021 while he was away from the team for a non-football injury, NFL officials said.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Publix Feeding More Together Program Aims To End Hunger
Publix is matching customers' monetary donations to provide food for local food banks and food pantries throughout the Southeast.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
