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.
Top news includes a $2.5 million reading program, nearly $32 million in relief for the AUC, and 750 summer virtual summer jobs for youth.
Atlanta mayor avoids 2nd term | Trial in Arbery death | Federal funds for HBCUs | DeKalb youth jobs | Marietta says reading is fundamental
A Savannah judge set an October start date for the trial for the three men charged in the February 2020 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
Whether it's Sideline Grill in Canton or Tam's Backstage in Cumming, here are the Georgia restaurant inspections from the past week.
Atlanta HBCUs receive federal dollars allocated from the American Rescue Plan for colleges or universities serving minority students.
An emotional Keisha Lance Bottoms said Friday that her "season" as Mayor of Atlanta will end with just one term without giving a reason.
Top news includes law allowing endorsements for college athletes, top teachers in Gwinnett, and Black-owned brewery in East Atlanta Village.
Free coffee Friday | GA's first Black-Owned brewery | Top teacher finalists from Gwinnett | Law allows endorsements for college athletes.
The White House declared the tornado and storms that struck 8 Georgia counties a disaster, releasing federal money for recovery and repairs.
Top news included a Sandy Springs graduate's next act, storm remnants drowning park, and Furkids promoting a pet adoption push.
Atlanta cop rehired| High-tech hydrants | Furkids push for adoptions | Full scholarship to Julliard | Lithia Springs road, park close.
Hippin Hop Brewery & Oyster Bar delivers Georgia's first African American-owned on-site brewery with craft beers and a seafood menu.
Former Atlanta police Officer Garrett Rolfe is reinstated by the city's Civil Service Board after being fired for shooting Rayshard Brooks.
Top news includes a church collecting bikes to donate, a new challenger for Brad Raffensperger, and free outdoor fitness classes.
Raffensperger challenger | Fitness for free | Communication win |Fulton schools new COO | Church collecting bikes for donation.
Some misconceptions remain about the May 5 observance as Buckhead residents honor Mexican American heritage.
Plus, see the scores for Chando's Tacos Food Truck, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Savi Provisions and other Buckhead restaurants
State Rep. Bee Nguyen announced her candidacy for State Secretary and could be Georgia's first Asian American election head.
Top stories included an EF-1 tornado, COVID-19 restrictions lifted at Cobb libraries, and the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is in sight.
Cobb libraries reopen | Meteor shower | Flash flood and thunderstorms | Turf to replace Alpharetta green | EF-1 tornado touches down.
