Atlanta|News|
Traffic Bottlenecks: Atlanta Has 2 Of The Top 5 In U.S.
"Spaghetti Junction" — also known as I-85 at I-285 — and I-20 at I-285 are among the worst truck bottlenecks in the U.S., researchers say.
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|
Super Sunday: What And Where To Eat At Game Time In Atlanta
Here are some Atlanta favorite dining and drinking spots with specials for carry-out of dining in (front of a giant TV) on Super Sunday.
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Atlanta|News|
Vernon Jones Trades Governor’s Race For Congressional Run
Vernon Jones moved from a distant third in the race for GA governor to Donald Trump's favorite for the state's 10th Congressional District.
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Atlanta|News|
4th COVID Shot? Those At-Risk In Georgia May Be Eligible
The CDC recommended that some people with weakened immune systems get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what to know in Georgia.
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Atlanta|News|
Georgia A Top State For Singles Lamenting Valentine's Day
Atlanta and four suburbs, Marietta, Smyrna, Sandy Springs and Tucker top the nationwide list for singles.
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Atlanta|News|
12 Super Bowl Players Have Ties To Georgia; Four Played For UGA
When the Bengals and the Rams clash in SoFi Stadium Sunday in Inglewood, Calif., somebody is bringing a Super Bowl ring back to Georgia.
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Atlanta|News|
Bomb Threat Targets Spelman College 2nd Time In As Many Weeks
Spelman's campus was locked down and students and staff were directed to shelter in place as police swept the Atlanta HBCU for any danger.
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Atlanta|News|
Billie Eilish Saved Atlanta Concertgoer Struggling To Breathe
With just a few words and the help of her stage crew, Billie Eilish was able to save a fan having an asthma attack during her Atlanta show.
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Atlanta|News|
11 Georgia Hospitals Ranked Among 2022’s Best
For a second year, Georgia hospitals make the Healthgrades list which evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.
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Atlanta|News|
Vernon Jones Dropping Out Of Governor's Race, Endorses Perdue
Vernon Jones has bowed out of a challenge to Gov. Brian Kemp to keep from splitting votes with fellow Donald Trump supporter David Perdue
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Atlanta|News|
Giant Tortoise Patches Dies After 28 Years At Zoo Atlanta
Patches, Zoo Atlanta's Aldabra giant tortoise, died over the weekend after veterinarians found a mass in her body, zoo officials said.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Drivers Killed In GA 400 Wrong-Way Head-On Collision Identified
Zoe Robinson and Damis Lider were killed Sunday morning when Lider went the wrong way on southbound Georgia 400 and hit Robinson head-on.
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Atlanta|News|
Officer Shot, Shoots Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect In SW Atlanta
An 11-year Atlanta Police veteran is recovering at Grady Memorial after being shot several times trying to arrest a known gang member.
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Atlanta|News|
Valentine's Day Dinner Destinations In Atlanta That Will Win
Make your Valentine's Day reservations now at these Atlanta eateries that are cooking up specials you and your special someone will love.
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Atlanta|News|
Keisha Lance Bottoms Joins CNN As Political Commentator
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will join CNN as a political commentator.
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Atlanta|News|
Bomb Scare Cleared At Fulton County Courthouse: Sheriff
Fulton County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating how a suspicious suitcase was found near the Fulton County Courthouse.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
2 Dead In Wrong-Way Driver Head-On Collision On GA 400
Sandy Springs Police are investigating why a driver was going north on southbound Georgia 400 Sunday just before a deadly head-on collision.
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Atlanta|News|
'Firebomb' Set At Fulton Commissioner's Law Offices: Reports
The southwest Atlanta law offices belonging to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. were firebombed, according to reports.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Georgia Top News: Groundhog Day, Jackie Robinson, Bathroom Cam
Hate crime trial deal? | East Cobb cityhood bill | NeNe's bargain home | Kemp on CRT | Bring back Tab | Capitol riot selfie: GA Top News
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Atlanta|News|
Peeping Tom Arrested After Sneaking Gander Into Midtown Home
Atlanta Police have charged a 43-year-old man for allegedly peering into a Midtown home and exposing himself, police said.
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