Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Drive-By Pellet Gun Shootings Lands Sandy Springs Teens In Jail
Police are seeking possible victims in the Sandy Springs and Buckhead areas who may have been shot by a pellet gun from an SUV.
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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Atlanta|News|
$1.5M Awarded To Transgender Woman In Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit
Atlanta Police officers claimed the "sand" inside Ju’Zema Goldring's stress ball was cocaine and charged her with felony drug possession.
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Atlanta|News|
Man Charged In Deadly Atlanta Hookah Bar Shooting
Damon John-Michael Wilson has been charged with murder, among offenses, in allegations that he shot and killed an Atlanta security guard.
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Atlanta|News|
Guilty Verdict Reached In Ahmaud Arbery Federal Hate Crimes Trial
The three men who killed Ahmaud Arbery were convicted in a federal hate crimes trial on Tuesday.
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Atlanta|News|
Gay Pride Crosswalk Left With Tire Marks From Car Burning Rubber
A driver doing doughnuts across Midtown Atlanta's rainbow crosswalks left tire marks on the iconic street art at Piedmont and 10th.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Police Officer Fired After Being Charged In Cherokee Rape
Former Atlanta Police officer Lionel Dely was terminated after a hearing before department leaders after being charged with rape in Acworth.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Sandy Springs Restaurant Inspections: One Sushi, Pizza Hut
See how Sandy Springs eateries One Sushi, the Roswell Road Pizza Hut and the Jimmy Johns-Dunkin combo fared with State health scores.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
77.4 Years The Average Life Expectancy For Georgians: CDC Report
The national average life expectancy is 78.8 years versus 77.4 for Georgians, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Top News: Kemp's Unmasking, Cell Outage, East Cobb
Pregnancy pretender | No Buckhead City | Allergy forecast | Trucker's dog found | Woodstock summer concerts | Road rage shooter: GA Top News
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Busy Bee Café Wins 2022 James Beard America’s Classic Award
Busy Bee Café, a soul food staple in Atlanta's Vine City dating back to the Civil Rights era, was named a James Beard Award winner.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
What's Opened, Closed For Presidents Day 2022 In Sandy Springs
The Monday holiday will result in some closures and schedule changes around Sandy Springs.
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Atlanta|News|
What's Opened, Closed For Presidents Day 2022 In Atlanta
The Monday holiday will result in some closures and schedule changes around Atlanta.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
What's Opened, Closed For Presidents Day 2022 In Buckhead
The Monday holiday will result in some closures and schedule changes around Buckhead.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Southern Company No. 2 On Forbes Best Large Employers List
Delta, Emory Healthcare and Emory University join Southern Company among the top 100 businesses on Forbes' 2022 Best Large Employers List.
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Atlanta|News|
Electronics Franchise Brings Needed Service To Black Neighborhood
Alecia and Alfred Gardner celebrate the grand opening of their Batteries Plus franchise in South Fulton on National Battery Day.
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Atlanta|News|
GA Weather: High Winds, Tornados, Thunderstorms Likely Overnight
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for most of North Georgia from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.
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Atlanta|News|
GA State Troopers Should Protect Polling Places: Raffensperger
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants Georgia state troopers and GBI agents at polling places to "protect election integrity."
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Nobu To Open Restaurant And Hotel In Buckhead Shopping Mall
Nobu Atlanta Restaurant and Nobu Hotel are coming to Atlanta as a part of the Phipps Plaza expansion in Buckhead.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Heavy Rain, Windy Conditions Expected Thursday Night For North GA
Forecasters predict a slight risk of isolated tornadoes in Georgia's northwest corner as heavy downpours move in Thursday night.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Mardi Gras At Ponce City Market Promises Fantastic Food And Fun
Ponce City Market will offer a taste of Bourbon Street when it kicks off Mardi Gras celebrations from its food hall and rooftop on Feb. 16.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
