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Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child — Atlanta News First
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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been arrested after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to police.Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW on Monday.On Tuesday, the Wilkes County...

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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally) — Atlanta News First
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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)

(Gray News) — It’s been a long time coming: General Mills is introducing the first cereal box that includes a resealable bag.Say goodbye to folding, rolling or clipping the bag, or even transferring the cereal to an airtight container.Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios will be available with new...

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch — Atlanta News First
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After more than two weeks without rain, moisture is finally moving back into the forecast. Sunday marks a First Alert Weather Day as showers sweep through the region, bringing our first significant rainfall since October 11th.What to Expect This WeekThrough...

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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say — CBS News Atlanta
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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County — Atlanta News First
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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three more measles cases have been reported in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday.The three cases had previous contact with a measles case reported earlier this month. Like that previous case, all three were...

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Scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals between Dream, Valkyries — Atlanta News First
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Scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals between Dream, Valkyries

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Something amazing is going to happen on Thursday. Either the Golden State Valkyries will win a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence, or the Atlanta Dream will force the first Game 7 in league history.This should be a moment for the WNBA to...

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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

A Georgia mother has been arrested after officers say she tried to leave her infant child with employees of a Mableton Jiffy Lube.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that Laraven Davis is charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct.According to...

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$1M Powerball ticket sold at Dawsonville Kroger — Atlanta News First
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$1M Powerball ticket sold at Dawsonville Kroger

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A lucky Powerball player in Dawsonville came away with $1 million Monday night.The winning ticket was purchased at the Kroger on Marketplace Parkway, according to the Georgia Lottery.Powerball players can win $1 million by matching all five white-ball numbers....

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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list — Atlanta News First
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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list

(Gray News) - A 75-year-old woman who allegedly posed as an heiress to steal more than $14 million has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list.According to the FBI, Mary Carole McDonnell is accused of posing as the heiress to the McDonnell Aircraft family with an $80 million secret trust.The...

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities.Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Mariana...

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Bo Wagner: God can be trusted — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Bo Wagner: God can be trusted

Loss, uncertainty, and heartbreak can leave anyone searching for answers. Pastor Bo Wagner offers a heartfelt look at trust, suffering, and the hope found in God.

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Scotland’s ‘smallest house’ gets makeover after storm damage — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Scotland’s ‘smallest house’ gets makeover after storm damage

By Elizabeth Hunter A tiny replica cottage dubbed “Scotland’s smallest house” which sits in the middle of a loch has been given a makeover. Broons House in Lairg was built on an island on Loch Shin in the 1990s as…

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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030 — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030

The Atlanta Beltline has broken ground on another segment of its Northwest Trail, getting closer to the goal of finishing the 22-mile loop.Segment 2A of the popular walking trail is a 0.3-mile section that will connect the already completed Northside Trail and the Northwest Connector Trail. When...

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Ghosting Your Money? How to Get Back on Track — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Ghosting Your Money? How to Get Back on Track

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.You’ve probably heard…

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Temperatures warming up after chilly mornings across Georgia — CBS News Atlanta
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Temperatures warming up after chilly mornings across Georgia

Things are staying bright and cheery in Georgia this week, despite some rain showers possibly causing some Halloween scares on Saturday.

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Does doctors dismissing symptoms take its toll on patients? — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Does doctors dismissing symptoms take its toll on patients?

Can dismissed symptoms push patients to the breaking point?

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CRIME REPORTS: Lindale man charged with choking teen, violating restraining order — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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CRIME REPORTS: Lindale man charged with choking teen, violating restraining order

A Lindale man is facing charges after police said he allegedly violated a restraining order and choked a 13-year-old during an attack at a residence on Old Rockmart Road in Silver Creek, reports state.

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Nigerian man living in Atlanta facing federal charges for $100 million tax return fraud scheme, DA says — CBS News Atlanta
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Nigerian man living in Atlanta facing federal charges for $100 million tax return fraud scheme, DA says

A Nigerian citizen who lived in Atlanta is facing federal charges for allegedly conspiring to steal over $100 million in tax refunds through fraudulent tax returns, federal prosecutors say.Authorities with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia say that Akinade Adedeji...

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Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building — CBS News Atlanta
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Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building

Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire heavily damaged a Stone Mountain apartment complex on Monday afternoon.Officials with DeKalb County Rescue say crews were called to reports of a fire at the Mountain Place Apartments on the 4700 block of Central Drive shortly after 5:15 p.m.When...

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Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop

A candidate for the Georgia House is accused of exposing himself to a child who was walking to a bus stop in Smyrna, according to a Cobb County arrest warrant.Andre Lamar Stafford, who is running to represent House District 42, is charged in the warrant with felony child molestation and misdemeanor...

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Early voting continues in Gordon County — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Early voting continues in Gordon County

Early voting for the November 3 General Election continued in Gordon county last week, with daily turnout numbers in the several-hundreds.

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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area — CBS News Atlanta
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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

A woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a child found dead inside a southwest Atlanta home, according to the Wilkes County sheriff.Jasmaine Smoak was arrested Tuesday around 1:30 a.m. at a home in Wilkes County, the sheriff said. She remains in custody there until she is...

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Audi plant marks major milestone for Kemp’s legacy — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Audi plant marks major milestone for Kemp’s legacy

Audi plans a $4 billion Georgia plant expected to create 4,500 jobs, marking a major economic development achievement for Gov. Brian Kemp before he leaves office.

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Police officers, educators honored by Calhoun City Council — Northwest Georgia News (Rome/Dalton)
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Police officers, educators honored by Calhoun City Council

Recognitions were the name of the game during this week's Calhoun City Council meeting, with local police officers and educators recognized.

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