Atlanta|News|
Woman Lied About Pregnancies For Maternity Leave: Prosecutor
A former state employee faces fraud charges after prosecutors say she lied about being pregnant to take paid time off.
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|
Ahmaud Arbery Day To Be Recognized Feb. 23 In GA
Georgia lawmakers pen a resolution to recognize Feb. 23, the day Ahmaud Arbery was killed, as a time to advocate for racial equality.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Inflation Highest In Metro Atlanta Over 1 Year: Feds Report
Consumer prices rose at a higher rate from last year in the metro Atlanta area than in any other population area its size in the nation.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
$121K.5, 5 Nonprofits Approved For Sandy Springs Recreation Pilot
The Sandy Springs City Council approved five nonprofit organizations to spend $121,500 to launch new city recreation programs.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Painted Pickle Presents Purely Pleasurable Pastime Possibilities
Painted Pickle will soon open in Buckhead's Armour Yards giving pickleball players a place to practice and perfect this peculiar pastime.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
‘Unmask’ Act Is Kemp’s Opposition School Mask Mandates
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his "Unmask Georgia Students Act" will give parents the right to decide if their children should be masked.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
Atlanta Policeman Charged With Rape: Sheriff's Deputies
Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies say Atlanta Police cooperated in investigating rape allegations against Lionel Dely.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead City Won't Make 2022 Legislative Agenda: House Speaker
Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston signaled that without support from the Senate he cannot bring Buckhead cityhood legislation.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Restaurant Among 100 Most Romantic In America: Study
Ahead of Valentine's Day, OpenTable compiled a list of the most romantic restaurants in the country — and this Buckhead eatery made the cut.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
3 Atlanta Restaurants Among 100 Most Romantic In America: Study
Ahead of Valentine's Day, OpenTable compiled a list of the most romantic restaurants in the country — and 3 Atlanta eateries made the cut.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Georgia Top News: Super Bowl Georgians, Billie Eilish, Patches
GA Tops For Bottlenecks | A 4th Vaccine? | Confederate monument | Southwest cancellations | Fake Louis Vuitton | Free Weddings: GA Top News
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Free Grocery Store For Seniors Leads Goodr’s Fight To End Hunger
The Goodr Grocery Store is open to provide free groceries for seniors Mondays through Fridays in the Lutheran Towers in Midtown Atlanta.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Cityhood Opponent GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Speaks Out
Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he needs to know more about how a Buckhead City would handle crime, schools and debt.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Police Donors Would Get Tax Breaks Under GA Senate Bill
Georgia Senate Bill 361, allowing donors to local law enforcement foundations to claim tax breaks, passed with bipartisan support.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Gunman Sought In Sandy Springs Sports Bar Shooting: Police
Police say a man shot in the direction of a Sandy Springs sports bar after he was kicked out, endangering, but not injuring those inside.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Stabbings At Greyhound Station Lead To Officer-Involved Shooting
A woman accused of stabbing two people at an Atlanta bus station was shot by a police officer she approached with two knives, police said.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Beverly Bremer Silver Shop Closing After Nearly 50 Years
Beverly Bremer Silver Shop opened at the old Lindbergh Flea Market in 1975. Now, it will close its doors for good.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Ex-Atlanta Principal Pleads To Avoid Cheating Case Prison Term
Former Atlanta Public Schools principal Dana Evans asks the judge who sentenced her in the cheating case to remove the penalty.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Science Festival Returns For The Curious And The Brave
The Atlanta Science Festival will feature two weeks of hands-on and online scientific fun in March for enthusiasts of all ages.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Fugitive Wanted In Ohio Murder Arrested In Sandy Springs
Adarus Black was arrested in Sandy Springs in connection with the 2020 shooting death of 18-year-old Na'Kia Crawford in Akron, Ohio.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
