Atlanta|News|
Restrictive GA Election Bills: Lawmakers' Donors Face Protest
According to reports, GA corporations donated more than $600K to state legislators supporting restrictive voting bills HB 531 and SB 241.
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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Buckhead, GA|News|
Did Crime Really Force Botanico To Flee Buckhead?
Botanico says it is relocating because of crime in Buckhead, but the dining news site Eater Atlanta says not so much.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Bottoms Up: GA Beer Day To Feature Buckhead Breweries
Georgia Beer Day on Saturday benefits the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and its members, including five in Buckhead or Buckhead-adjacent.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Bottoms Up: GA Beer Day To Feature Atlanta Breweries
Georgia Beer Day on Saturday benefits the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and its members, including 14 in Atlanta.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
Hand Sanitizer, Vaccine Days, Libraries To Open: Nearby News
Top GA news includes vaccination days off for Cherokee Schools, Cobb libraries reopening, and huge hand sanitizer donation.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Educators Get Vaccination 'Holiday,' No Class | Patch PM
Zep sanitizer for APS | Cobb libraries reopen | Fulton Kindergarten roundup | School's out to vaccinate Cherokee Schools workers
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Original Chick-fil-A To Close For Renovations
The Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Hapeville, just outside of Atlanta, will close at the end of April for a makeover.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
'Swing' For Cash, Buckhead City, Vernon Jordan: Nearby News
Top GA news includes Buckhead non-profit demanding cityhood, memories of Jordan's activism, and charity golf tournament returns in April.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Remembering Vernon Jordan's Life, Activism | Patch PM
'Buckhead City Now' | DeKalb Sheriff jobs | GA COVID-19 Patient Zero | Voter restrictions and protest | 'Swing Into Action' | Vernon Jordan
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Airbnb Taps Black-Owned Atlanta Brokerage To Locate Tech Hub
T. Dallas Smith & Company, the nation's largest African American-owned commercial real estate brokerage to find Airbnb's Atlanta tech hub.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
'Buckhead City Now!' Demand Emailed From Community Group
The calls to split Buckhead from the City of Atlanta continue as the non-profit Buckhead Exploratory Committee makes its case in email.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Should Daylight Saving Time In Georgia End? Take Our Survey
Georgia state senators voted to abolish Daylight Saving Time. As clocks spring forward Sunday, March 14, do we end tradition or continue?
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Man Charged After Shooting Teens Breaking Into His Car: Police
Police said the 13- and 14-year-olds ran from the shooting with respective gunshot injuries to their legs, but were later arrested.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Chando's Tacos To Bring NorCal Burritos To Buckhead
Sacramento-based quick-serve taco chain will open its first location outside of Northern California this Spring in Buckhead.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Off-Duty Trooper Shoots Man In Weekend With 3 Gun Incidents
Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking into what caused the Trooper shooting, while Atlanta Police investigate two other shootings.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
DeKalb Senate Youth, Greene Challenger, Cop Moves: Nearby News
Top news includes GA Tech policeman who is lord of the dance, Dem who can "deal with bullies, and Lithonia student picked to Youth Senate.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Police Dance Patrol At Georgia Tech | Patch PM
Teddys to Texas | DeKalb youth senate | Hawks coach sacked | Johns Creek's Leadership leader | Dem challenger to Greene | Cop busts a move
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Crime Causes Botanico Relocation From Buckhead: Owners
Buckhead eatery closed in February after citing concerns about crime; plans to move to an as-yet-undisclosed location.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Hawks Fire Head Coach; Name McMillan Interim
Nate McMillian named interim head coach as Lloyd Pierce is released from coaching Atlanta Hawks amid 14-20 season.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GA Good News: Teacher Vaccines, AP Honors, Business Accelerator
Good news around Georgia this week includes vaccine eligibility for teachers, high school AP honors, and HBCU entrepreneurship curriculum.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
