Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Daddy Daughter Dance Lets Fathers Show Affection For Their Girls
The Daddy Daughter Dance will offer Sandy Springs police officers and firefighters as dance partners for fathers unable to attend.
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|
Ice Cream For Breakfast: Help Jeni's Buckhead Set A World Record
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams locations around the country need your help to set a world record — and all you have to do is eat ice cream.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Ahmaud Arbery Hate Crimes Trial: Travis McMichael Changes Plea
After their plea deals are rejected, Gregory McMichael then Travis McMichael withdraw their guilty pleas in their federal hate crime trial.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Deputy Uses Snapchat To Send Lewd Pics To Minors: Investigators
A Spalding County sheriff's deputy was fired and arrested after being accused of sending obscene photos seen by 16- and 9-year-old girls.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Marijuana-Selling, On-Duty GA Cop Arrested By GBI: Report
The GBI arrested Warwick Police Officer Leon Mitchell after he was caught selling weed while on-duty in his uniform, according to reports.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Flood Watch Continues For Metro Counties, North Georgia
Forecasters predict a chance of flash flooding and windy conditions as heavy rainfall continues to move across portions of Metro Atlanta.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Trapped Driver Rescued After Fall Into 40-Foot Ravine
Sandy Springs emergency crews used a rope system to rescue a driver whose car tumbled down a 40-foot ravine, trapping her inside.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Atrium Opens In Ponce City Market With Beauty For Tongue and Eyes
Atrium opens in Midtown Atlanta's Ponce City Market with seasonally driven menu items, fresh, local ingredients and an eclectic atmosphere.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Tab Drinkers Petition Coca-Cola To Bring Back Canceled Diet Drink
Nearly 5,000 Tab diet cola fans have signed a petition asking Atlanta-based Coca-Cola to put their favorite diet drink back on shelves.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Killer Who Had Sex With Body Sentenced In 2 Murders
A Henry County man who pleaded guilty to killing two women and having sex with one of the bodies received two life sentences in prison.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Flood Watch Issued For Upper End of North GA, High Elevations
Forecasters predict as much as 2 to 3 inches of rainfall in Cherokee, Forsyth, and Bartow counties from Thursday morning to Friday morning.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Buckhead City Stopping Bills Await Votes In General Assembly
Democratic Georgia lawmakers House Rep. Shea Roberts and Sen. Jen Jordan wrote bills to let all Atlanta voters decide on Buckhead City.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Northside Patients Can Use Anthem In-Network Until April: Judge
A Fulton County judge filed an injunction keeping Anthem in-network for thousands of Northside Hospital patients until April.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Cava, Roshambo Diners Coming To Peachtree Battle Shopping Center
Peachtree Battle Shopping Center in Buckhead opened Cava to diners over the weekend and awaits the grand opening of Roshambo.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Shooter Kills Security Guard At Downtown Atlanta Hookah Lounge
Atlanta Police investigators are searching for a 28-year-old man they say shot and killed a security guard at a downtown hookah bar.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
GA Groundhog Day: No Shadow For Gen. Lee, Spring Around Corner
In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and, unlike Georgia’s Gen. Beauregard Lee, portends a longer winter.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Young To Give 'Fireside Chat' At Sandy Springs Chamber Luncheon
Former Atlanta mayor, Ambassador Andrew Young will be the keynote speaker at the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber monthly Signature Luncheon.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready For 5 And Under GA Kids Soon
Pfizer and BioNTech look to have a vaccine ready for GA kids ages 5 and under by the end of February if FDA grants emergency authorization.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Atlanta|News|
Watchman's Closing After Four Years At Krog Street Market
Owners of Watchman's Seafood and Spirits said the coronavirus pandemic caused the Old Fourth Ward oyster bar to close after four years.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
U-Haul Truck Stuck In Buckhead Parking Garage Damages Sprinklers
Police are looking for the driver of a U-Haul truck that was wedged into the ceiling of the Ashley Gables Buckhead parking deck Sunday.
Marcus K. Garner, Patch Staff
