Atlanta|News|
Mayor Candidates Get 1st Combined Platform At CBA Forum
The forum will allow Atlanta mayoral, city council president and council candidates to introduce themselves and speak on critical issues.
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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West Cobb, GA|News|
Janitor-Turned-Teacher, Party Crasher Caught: Nearby News
Top stories include a house party shooter arrested, a pol's car stolen, and a custodian who earned a degree to teach.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Trans Grad Wants School To Say His Name At Ceremony | Patch PM
Armed party pooper pinched|From staff to faculty | Proper grad night recognition | Sixth warrant for murder | Dude, lock your car door!
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Car Stolen From Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Antonio Brown: Reports
Atlanta City Council member and aspiring mayor Brown had left his car unlocked, according to reports.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Restaurant Inspections — The Spice House, Velvet Taco
Plus, see the scores for Chando's Tacos, Dantanna's, Bambinelli's, Bahn Mi Station and other Atlanta restaurants.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Restaurant Inspections — Dantanna's, Fox Brothers
Plus, see the scores for Chando's Tacos, Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Eatery, Gunshow and other Atlanta restaurants.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Peachtree Corners, GA|News|
Mosquito Most, No Vax Pass, Armed Party Pooper: Nearby News
Top stories include an unwanted guest with a gun, a ban on requiring proof of vaccination, and a haven for mini winged bloodsuckers.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Proof Banned In Georgia| Patch PM
Greene ruffles GOP feathers | Armed party pooper | GA mosquitos are the worst | Kemp says no to state coronavirus vaccine card mandates.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Shooting Suspect Arrested Outside Downtown Atlanta Hotel
A shooting incident in Downtown Atlanta ended when off-duty law enforcement officers intervened.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Oconee, GA|News|
Election Audit, Crimefighting Cash, Confederate: Nearby News
Top stories include a food truck comeback, curbing crime with cash, a Confederate mountain, and another Georgia election audit.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Confederate Images To Change For 'Telling The Truth' | Patch PM
Greene and Gaetz rally | Can $5M help curb crime? | GA Election audit planned again | Monument updates to tell hard truths of Confederacy.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
$5M In Metro Atlanta Crime Suppression Money Pledged: Gov. Kemp
Gov. Brian Kemp calls out Atlanta in a video announcing emergency state funding to aid metro Atlanta law enforcement agencies fight crime.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Hawks' Wilkins Receives Apology After Eatery Denies Him Service
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins said Buckhead bistro Le Bilboquet refused to serve him because he is Black; Buckhead eatery vows changes.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
2020 Election Audit Ordered For Fulton County Absentee Ballots
More than 140,000 absentee ballots will be reviewed for their veracity as part of a pro-Trump lawsuit against Fulton County elections.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine For 12- To 15-Year-Olds Favored In GA: Survey
Georgians support children ages 12 to 15 getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but oppose requiring it for school, according to a Patch survey.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
Vax Skippers, GA Immigration Jailing Ends, Bazaar: Nearby News
Top stories include how many people don't want to be vaccinated, feds end immigration holds in GA, and visit the Spring marketplace.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Cicadas Meet Their Mate For Life — A Short Life | Patch PM
Grads' post-pandemic plans | Deadly 4 hours in Atlanta | It's Tax Day & you haven't mailed your return | Who's up to play the Dirty Birds?
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Memorial Day Party In Peach State Streets | Patch PM
Shooting victims named | Pantry gets bigger | Fugitive shot at deputies | Mall for sale | Alpharetta holiday soiree'.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Mall For Sale, Street Fair, Community Aid: Nearby News
Top news includes mixed-use plans for underused mall, growing pains for assistance center, and Memorial Day celebrations.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Teen Charged With Murder In Early Morning Atlanta Shooting Death
Police investigators continue to look for suspects in four other deadly shootings from early Monday morning.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
