Atlanta|News|
Racial Equity To Be Championed By Metro Atlanta Chamber
ATL Action for Racial Equity to involve more than 150 area companies in effort to correct the affects of systemic racism on Black community.
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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Midtown, GA|News|
Historic Krispy Kreme Catches Fire
Two workers escape the early morning blaze unharmed at the Midtown landmark; owner Shaq says location "will be back better than ever."
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Fatal Double Shooting Closes I-85 SB In Midtown Ahead Of AM Rush
Police closed I-85 southbound lanes between Lindbergh and the 75/85 junction to investigate fatal shooting ahead of Midtown morning traffic.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead Development Sheds Hotel Plans For All Apartments
Buckhead Place plan for mixed-use development with hotel and residential space has been retooled to only feature apartments.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
2 Crime Scenes, 2 Atlanta Men Shot In Leg Early Monday
Police say one man shot apparently being robbed, while another was shot in apparent theft attempt.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Cop Nabs Thief Breaking Into Car In Officer's Apartment Complex
Reports: APD Officer surprises suspect 'rummaging' through a car in Buckhead parking deck; reportedly 2nd theft that day.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Racism A Public Health Crisis According To House Resolution 78
Legislators call for the CDC and the state to study how racism affects minorities in Georgia and across the country.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Packaging Company Recovers From Ransomeware Attack
WestRock closing the gap on production and shipping after falling prey to cyberattack.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Delta Airlines Continues Open Middle Seat
Seat blocking policy will be extended through April to help prevent spread of COVID-19.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
East Point Sets New Curfew For Teens
Shooting incident in late January prompted city officials to roll back weekend curfrew to 9 p.m.; parents face $1K fine or 60 days in jail.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Drones To Patrol Lenox Square Mall: Reports
Pilot program testing use of drones at shopping mall is new part of the Buckhead Security Plan unveiled last year.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Police Shooting Victim's Wife Angry DA Won't Prosecute Case
When Fulton DA Fani Willis passed the police shooting case of Rayshard Brooks to the GA attorney general, she rankled his family, activists.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
2nd Deadly Atlanta Triple Shooting In As Many Days
Police investigate "felon killed by private citizen" shooting in NW Atlanta home; two more injured in fatal dispute.
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Atlanta|News|
Atlanta Lions Want Your Support To Train Guide Dogs
Donation drive to fund Leader Dogs for the Blind's free services to the visually impaired will continue through February.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
1 Killed, 2 Injured In Early Morning SE Atlanta Shooting
Police are investigating deadly shootout and subsequent wreck.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Lin Wood Being Investigated Regarding GA Election Fraud: Reports
Georgia's secretary of state wants to know if Trump supporter Lin Wood was actually a Georgia resident when he voted here in November.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rolls Back 'False Flag' Parkland Rhetoric
Georgia GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene reverses her conspiracy theory after speaking to a Parkland shooting victim's mother.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Man Fatally Shot At SW Atlanta Gas Station: Police
Police are investigating a Monday night shooting that left one dead at a Sylvan Road gas station.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Weekend Shooting May Lead To East Point Curfew Roll-back
City to consider whether unsupervised teens should be allowed to stay out late in Camp Creek Marketplace.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
New Acting U.S. Attorney Named For Atlanta
Interim who took over after Byung"BJay" Pak's resignation in January returns to leading district in Savannah, Albany.
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