Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Mask Mandate Lifted; City Eviction Moratorium Remains
Atlanta's citywide mask mandate has been lifted and its eviction moratorium continues for housing sponsored by city agencies.
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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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Argument Turns To Deadly Gunfire At Sandy Springs Home
Sandy Springs Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a deadly shooting on Willow Creek Drive.
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Atlanta|News|
Delta Suspends Russian Airline Partnership After Ukraine Invasion
Delta Air Lines' partnership connecting passengers with Russian airline Aeroflot is suspended after the Russian military attack on Ukraine.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Trump Calls Kemp And Duncan ‘RINOs,’ Endorses Buckhead Cityhood
Former President Donald Trump blasted GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston for blocking Buckhead cityhood legislation.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Traffic Congestion Ranked 11th In US, 15th Globally
Atlanta commuters spent 48 hours — the equivalent of two whole days — stuck in log-jam traffic in 2021, according to TomTom.
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Atlanta|News|
Georgia Top News: Daylight Saving, New Mask Rules, Swastika
Arbery hate crimes verdict | New Paulding homes | James Beard Awards | South Main more walkable | EJ Lightsey shot | Meat thief: GA Top News
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Atlanta|News|
American Cut, Regent Cocktail Club To Close Down: Reports
Posh Buckhead steakhouse American Cut reportedly will close its doors on Feb. 28, taking rooftop gem Regent Cocktail Club along with it.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Ranked 2nd Best City For Black Professionals: Study
The consortium of HBCUs at the Atlanta University Center helped make Atlanta the No. 2 best city for Black professionals to live in.
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Atlanta|News|
CDC Updates COVID Mask Guidelines: What It Means In Georgia
Georgia's positive COVID-19 cases have dropped more than 85 percent in the last month, according to State Public Health Department figures.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Abernathy Road Closure At GA 400: What You Need To Know
Motorists in Sandy Springs will have to negotiate Abernathy Road when it closes every weekend for the next month. GDOT has provided help.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend: A Guide For Non-Participants
Here's how to navigate the Publix Atlanta Marathon events and all the road closures and traffic they could create this weekend.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Clay Walker To Headline City Springs Country Concert
For one night only Show Dog Nashville hitmaker Clay Walker will perform at Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Teen 'Responsible' For Shooting Death Of 9-Year-Old Boy: Police
Atlanta Police homicide detectives are investigating the deadly shooting of 9-year-old Kemoni Mack.
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Atlanta|News|
Gov. Brian Kemp Condemns Russian Attack Of Ukraine
Gov. Brian Kemp delivers prayerful words for Ukrainians under attack from Russian forces and hopes for U.S. military on heightened alert.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Cityhood Movement ‘Will Never End,’ Supporters Say
A week after Buckhead cityhood legislation was scuttled, how are all the players preparing for the next fight?
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Award-Winning Craft Beer King’s Gold Now Available In 12-Oz. Can
Iron Hill Brewery + Restaurant, with locations in Buckhead and Dunwoody, will now sell its award-winning American Pilsner in cans.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Police Leader To Be 1st Black Female Chattanooga Chief
Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Celeste Murphy is appointed as Chief of Chattanooga Police Department after 25 years with APD.
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Atlanta|News|
Taxi Driver Fatal Carjacking Suspect Arrested: Police
Clayton County man Elibra Allen has been charged with murder in the shooting death of 72-year-old taxi driver Frederick Emerje.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Air Travel Nearly Doubled In 2021 At Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw more than 75 million passengers in 2021 after a travel downturn in 2020.
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Atlanta|News|
James Beard Awards Names 13 Georgia Semifinalists
Miller Union, Georgia Boy, and Lyla Lila are among the Georgia semifinalists hoping to win a James Beard Award for restaurants in June.
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