Atlanta|News|
Three Atlanta Students Win National Merit Corporate Scholarships
Three prospective Atlanta high-school graduates are among nearly 1,000 who've won corporate-sponsored 2021 National Merit scholarships.
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|
Could A City 'Bee' More Pollinator Friendly? | Patch PM
Corporate blowback to voter law | Easter openings, closings | Hosea Helps, Publix and Hormel help | Plant 2 Plate helps food deserts.
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Atlanta|News|
Emory, AUC Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine For Fall Campus Return
Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University students must be vaccinated to come back in Fall 2021.
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East Atlanta, GA|News|
'Lipstick' School, Home Depot Boycott, Chauvin: Nearby News
Top news includes Sprayberry parents demand rebuild, Gov. Kemp claps back at Home Depot boycott, jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
MARTA Reopens All Routes 1 Year After COVID-19| Patch PM
Parents want high school rebuilt | Chauvin guilty | Kemp blasts Home Depot boycott | Closed MARTA routes reactivated.
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Midtown, GA|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Midtown
More eateries in Midtown may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pick-up deals.
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Atlanta|News|
Chauvin Guilty; Atlanta Police Stay Poised For Response
Atlanta Police officers and Fulton deputies working 12-hour shifts in anticipation of the verdict, but chief welcomes "peaceful" protest.
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Duluth, GA|News|
Medicine Disposal, Baseball Training, Otters: Nearby News
Top news includes baseball fundamentals for youth, medication disposal, appointment-free vaccinations, and otters with coronavirus.
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Duluth, GA|News|
Vaccinations Without Reservations At Mercedes-Benz | Patch PM
Otters test positive | Medication disposal | "America First" shelved | Youth baseball registration | Walk up for vaccines.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Buckhead
More eateries in Buckhead may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pick-up deals.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
GA Good News: July 4, Fortune Companies, Drive-In Movies
Good news this week includes a lost man found, employees say Pulte and Wellstar are tops, and July 4th celebrations return in Marietta.
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Atlanta|News|
Restaurant Roundup: Basil Thai, Righteous 'Que, Rumi's Kitchen
Whether it's Hickory Hut in Paulding County or Launch Trampoline in Cumming, here are the Georgia restaurant inspections from the past week.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
GA Dream Homes: Historic Referb, Koi Pond, Duffers' Delight
This week's Georgia dream houses include Smyrna's oldest home, contemporary lines with koi fish, an elevator, and views to the greenway.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Georgia Top News: Tuition Freeze, No Vaccine Passport, Chickens
Backyard chickens | Jones vs. Kemp | J&J vaccine hold| Employees love Wellstar | No to vaccine passports | GA tuition freeze: GA Top News
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Writer Of The Year, Georgia Drivers, Backyard Fowl: Nearby News
Top news includes Cartersville author recognized, driving in Georgia earns dubious distinction and fowl play in Metro towns.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Embattled Superintendent Suspended With Pay | Patch PM
How are your chickens raised? | Cop begs for man's life | Vernon Jones for Gov.? | GA drivers | Super put on administrative leave.
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Atlanta|News|
Vernon Jones To Challenge Kemp For Governor In GOP Primary
Pro-Trump Democrat-turned-Republican Vernon Jones announced on Friday his intention for a primary run against the incumbent Governor.
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Snellville, GA|News|
PulteGroup Tops, GA COVID, Decatur Ed Head: Nearby News
Top news includes Georgia woes with COVID, ouster called for Decatur schools leader, and Buckhead homebuilder tops with its employees.
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Atlanta|News|
For COVID Response, Georgia First Of The Worst | Patch PM
Homebuilder a top business | J&J remains on pause | Decatur schools super pushed | GA last in nation in pandemic responses.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
PulteGroup Among 2021 Best Companies To Work For: Fortune
The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.
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