Atlanta|News|
"Rolling Thunder" Shows Fulton Sheriff's Crime Fighting Stance
The Fulton Sheriff's Scorpion Unit made a dozen arrests and recovered illegal drugs and a stolen handgun during "Operation Rolling Thunder."
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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Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Road Closed At Arnold Mill & Lackey Road: Police
A vehicle fire has closed the intersection of Arnold Mill Road at Lackey Road as emergency crews respond.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Help For Roswell Businesses Still Within Reach | Patch PM
Angry patron's wreckless bar tab | Clean up behind your pooch in the Chatt | Business recovery assistance remains available.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Cascade, GA|News|
Party Crasher, Business Aid, Pet Waste Management: Nearby News
Top stories include a man who shot up a bar, a city extends recovery aid for businesses, and pet clean-up is key.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Charlotte, NC|News|
National Merit Scholars Awards Go To Four Charlotte Graduates
The latest winners in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program include four high school students from Charlotte.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Cornelius, NC|News|
National Merit Scholars Award Goes To Cornelius Graduate
Reilly McDowell is among the latest winners in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program named this week.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
GA Good News: Diamond Carters, Adolescent Hero, Cremalosa
Good news this week includes a presidential diamond anniversary, an 11-year-old hero, civilian police responders, and GA's best ice cream.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Lawrenceville, GA|News|
Georgia Top News: Georgia Globetrotters, Exotic Cat, Elsa
Police civilian responders | Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | Tropical Storm Elsa | Literally the worst | Globetrotters for GA : GA Top News
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Snellville, GA|News|
Sibling Saver, DUI Bust, Campaign Dollars: Nearby News
Top stories include a hero brother, a traffic stop that preceded murder charges, and lots of money flowing to Georgia statewide candidates.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
GA Elections: Who's In Come Primary Time? | Patch PM
Cuban ew! | Was DUI arrest his worst crime? | 11-year-old fire hero| Donations mark statewide races.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Golf Course Killings Busted On DUI After Incident
Atlanta man was stopped with a busted headlight in Chamblee hours after the three murders police say he committed on a Kennesaw golf course.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Deadly Fireworks, Krispy Kreme Fire, The Carters: Nearby News
Top stories include a man killed in a fireworks accident, another fire at Krispy Kreme on Ponce de Leon, and Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Happy 75th Anniversary President & Mrs. Carter | Patch PM
Doughnut fire Part 2 | Deadly home fireworks incident | Walk-up vaccines | 39th U.S. President and wife toast nuptials a 75th time.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Historic Krispy Kreme Catches Fire, Second Time In Five Months
Burned once before, the historic Midtown doughnut shop owned by Shaq has to have a fire extinguished again.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Sheriff Promotes 35 Fulton County Staff Members
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat held a promotion ceremony for staffers who had "proven their commitment" to the community.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter celebrated 75 years of marriage on July 7. They wed in 1946.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Snellville, GA|News|
Drone Playground, Globetrotters, Hawks coach: Nearby News
Top news includes a new park for drones, the Globetrotters' bid to join the NBA, and Nate McMillan loses the "interim" in his title.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Can Globetrotters Whistle 'Sweet GA Brown' Into NBA? | Patch PM
Drone park opens | Civilians hired for non-violent police calls | Elsa on track for coast | Hawks coach no longer "interim," Globetrotters.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Slain Golf Pro Not A Target; 3rd Victim Identified By Police
Police identify third shooting victim; believe golf pro Eugene Siller was killed because he "happened upon a crime in progress."
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Nate McMillan Sheds 'Interim' From Hawks Head Coach Title
McMillan led the Hawks to a 27-11 regular-season finish and were the upstarts of the NBA playoffs, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
