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Patrick Saunders: Speaking up to save a life

Joan Garner's memorial service was last weekend. For those who somehow didn't know of her, she was the first openly LGBT Fulton County Commissioner, in addition to about 867 other accomplishments in a variety o...

City honors life of late Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner

Several hundred mourners gathered on Saturday to honor the life of the late Fulton County Commissioner Joan Garner, who died of breast cancer on April 18. Garner was a beloved community figure and the first ope...

Joan Garner, first openly gay Fulton County Commissioner, dies after cancer battle

Fulton County Commission Vice Chair Joan Garner has died after a battle with breast cancer. Garner was the first openly gay Fulton County Commissioner, representing District 4, which includes Midtown and neighb...

LGBT Georgia candidates competing in July 26 runoff elections

Historically, there is low voter turnout in runoff elections, making the impact of the vote of those who do turn out that much greater. Here are the two races to watch featuring LGBT candidates on July 26. V...

Runoffs and tough losses for LGBT candidates in Tuesday’s Georgia primaries

The long wait to see Georgia's first openly gay male elected to the state legislature will continue at least another six months. 11 openly LGBT candidates were in the running in 10 different races in Georgia...