Patrick Saunders

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Patrick Saunders is a reporter and editor with extensive experience in digital and print journalism covering community affairs, social justice, politics and public health for two of the largest LGBTQ publications in the South. He is a subject matter expert and trusted authority on LGBTQ issues in Georgia.

Crime

Gender nonconforming person beaten, puppy stolen in Midtown

Patrick Saunders - September 16, 2021 0

An armed robber pistol-whipped a 53-year-old gender nonconforming person in his Midtown home last month then stole the victim's puppy. The suspect is still...

Crime

Atlanta at center of jump in anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Patrick Saunders - September 14, 2021 0

Two-thirds of the 28 anti-LGBTQ hate crimes reported in Georgia by the FBI in 2020 occurred in metro Atlanta. The number of overall hate crimes...

News

Five frontrunners for Atlanta mayor talk LGBTQ issues

Patrick Saunders - September 13, 2021 0

With less than two months before Atlanta elects a new mayor, LGBTQ and allied voters face a crucial decision about who leads the city...

News

Nondiscrimination policy debate stirs up Tucker elections

Patrick Saunders - September 9, 2021 0

The two-year-long battle to get an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance in Tucker has residents ready to take out their frustrations on candidates and elected officials...

Business

Gay Atlanta couple takes over longtime Atlantic Station eatery

Patrick Saunders - September 2, 2021 0

Longtime Atlantic Grill patrons Sean Bishop and Reggie Stotts loved the restaurant so much, they bought it. Now the couple is in the process of...

Community

Fulton library renamed for LGBTQ pioneer Joan Garner

Patrick Saunders - August 31, 2021 0

Beloved community organizer and former Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner was immortalized on Monday with the renaming of the Ponce de Leon Library in...

News

LGBTQ corporate trainer takes on incumbent for city council

Patrick Saunders - August 27, 2021 0

One of 11 openly LGBTQ candidates running for Atlanta City Council in November, corporate trainer and neighborhood advocate Jason Hudgins is the sole challenger...

Health

CDC awards $5 million to metro Atlanta counties to fight HIV

Patrick Saunders - August 26, 2021 0

The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention earmarked $5 million to four metro Atlanta counties as part of a national effort to end...

News

Democratic socialist wants to be South Fulton’s first LGBTQ mayor

Patrick Saunders - August 25, 2021 0

South Fulton’s first LGBTQ city councilmember wants to become its first LGBTQ mayor. Khalid Kamau said it would mean more to happen in what...

Community

Gay Atlanta HGTV star lands Discovery+ show ‘Mind for Design’

Patrick Saunders - August 24, 2021 0

Gay Atlanta designer Brian Patrick Flynn is best known for his work on HGTV’s sweepstakes competitions “Urban Oasis” and “Dream Home.” Now he’s nabbed...

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