Atlanta|News|
Medicaid Expansion Push For Special Session By Georgia Democrats
Georgia Democrats in the state House and Senate called for the governor to add full Medicaid expansion to the coming special session agenda.
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|
Atlanta Is Among Orkin’s 2021 Rattiest Cities
For the seventh year, Chicago kept its dubious title as the “rattiest” U.S. city. Here’s where the pest control company ranks Atlanta.
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Atlanta|News|
U.S. Marshal, Policeman Indicted In Deadly 2016 Shooting
Fugitive task force members charged with felony murder, assault, burglary, lying and violation of oath for the death of Jamarion Robinson.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
🌱 Cityhood Leaders Tout New HQ + Braves Win World Series Game 1
Here's the latest from Buckhead, delivered right to your inbox — for free!
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Atlanta|News|
Off-Duty Cop Kills Gunman Who Shot Him In The Neck: Police
A reserve officer from Molena in Middle Georgia is recovering from being shot after an apparent altercation where he killed his shooter.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Movement To Open HQ While Opponents Demand Atlanta Unity
The Buckhead City Committee announced it raised $1 million ahead of the opening of a new headquarters.
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Atlanta|News|
Braves Win World Series Game 1, Lose Morton To Comebacker Injury
Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton goes down for the series with a broken fibula as the team holds on for a 6-2 win.
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Atlanta|News|
NAACP Orders Atlanta President To Cease Critique Of Kasim Reed
Atlanta NAACP Branch President Richard Rose apologized for breaking protocol to criticize mayoral candidate Kasim Reed.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Alex Wan For Atlanta City Council
Alex Wan is running for Atlanta City Council Post District 6.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Alfred Shivy Brooks For Atlanta City Council
Alfred Shivy Brooks is running for Atlanta City Council Post 1 At-Large.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Andrea L. Boone For Atlanta City Council
Andrea L. Boone is running for Atlanta City Council District 10.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Doug Shipman For Atlanta City County President
Doug Shipman is running for Atlanta City Council President.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Jason Dozier For Atlanta City Council
Jason Dozier is running for Atlanta City Council District 4.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Jodi Merriday For Atlanta City Council
Jodi Merriday is running for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At Large.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Keisha Waites For Atlanta City Council
Keisha Waites is running for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Kenny Hill For Mayor
Kenny Hill is running for Atlanta Mayor.
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Atlanta|News|
Candidate Profile: Keona Jones For Atlanta City Council
Keona Jones is running for Atlanta City Council Post District 3.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
$57K Pokemon Card Bought Using GA Man's COVID Loan: Prosecutors
Vinath Oudomsine of Dublin, GA, bilked the COVID relief business loan program to buy a collectible cartoon trading card, prosecutors said.
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Atlanta|News|
Car Plunges Off Bridge, Driver Saved By Atlanta Police Officer
Atlanta Police Officer Jimmy Cenescar had to ram his car through a locked gate to save a driver who crashed over a 50-foot rail overpass.
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Atlanta|News|
Braves Head To First World Series Since 1999 With Win Over L.A.
Atlanta exorcises the ghosts of League Championship Series past with a 4-2 win, and will face the Houston Astros in the World Series.
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