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.
This week's Georgia dream houses include sky-high Midtown views, saltwater pools, tennis courts, a lake-side dock, and 18 holes of golf.
Teachers get vaccine | No Daylight Saving? | Ahmaud Arbery | McDonald's All Americans | Freeman's 'Twins' | Krispy Kreme arson: GA Top News
Top news includes two counties suing Ex-President Trump, Federal aid goes to Sandy Springs businesses, and Kelly Loeffler sells the Dream.
Krispy Kreme arson | Cobb, DeKalb sue Trump | Loeffler sells WNBA team | Forsyth virtual job fair | Sandy Spring gives business aid
Blaze at the historic doughnut shop in Atlanta's Midtown area may have been started intentionally, fire officials confirm.
Top news includes an 'F' for Georgia gun laws, coronavirus vaccines for Georgia teachers, and a vote to end Daylight Savings.
Vaccines for teachers | Dangling crane repairs near finish | $23 Million in rent relief | GA laws fail for gun safety | No Daylight Savings?
Construction company wrapping up repairs on teetering crane over West Peachtree with plans to let displaced residents, businesses return.
New Buckhead bistro featuring Spanish-Mexican fusion cuisine to host bash celebrating February's full moon on Saturday.
Police investigate deadly shooting near the on-ramp to busy intersection in the midst of morning rush-hour traffic.
Top news includes high Georgia gas prices, AP Honors schools named in Georgia, Cobb School lockdown an "attack," and Fauci speech at Emory.
DeKalb reopening plan | Cobb Schools security spoofed | GA gas prices spike | Dr. Anthony Fauci to speak at Emory
Top news includes the 1-year anniversary of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, Woodstock Girl Scout awarded, $10M business grant.
Perdue changes mind | Girl Scout Gold | Larceny Streaming | Run For Ahmaud | SpelHouse Start-Up school | 'Twins' bench Braves bomber
A $10M grant from Bank of America will make Atlanta HBCUs home to an innovative collegiate program fostering Black business development.
Man found shot outside of Fulton County warehouse following apparent dispute, investigators believe.
Top news includes broader eligibility for State Troopers, Douglas County faces fines, and Governor plans to expand vaccine recipients
293 missing votes | State Trooper tattoos | Child porn suspect | COVID-19 grant funding | Vaccines Plan Expands
Police continue to search for the shooting suspect or suspects of the Sunday gunfire exchange in southwest Atlanta.
Work on damaged construction crane and water main repairs close major parts of Peachtree and West Peachtree roads.
