Patrick Quinn
Reporter
Atlanta News First
Patrick Quinn is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined Atlanta News First in January 2022. Originally from Nashville, Patrick is excited to return to the southeast after a five-year stint reporting in Seattle. Patrick also reported for TV stations in North Carolina and Wyoming. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism.
While in Seattle, Patrick covered the nation's first COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington. He provided in-depth coverage of the George Floyd protests and the occupied protest zone in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. He also covered major natural disasters, the 2017 Amtrak train derailment in DuPont, Washington and Seattle's (successful) push for a professional hockey team.
A huge sports nut, Patrick grew up an avid Braves and Georgia Bulldogs fan so don't be surprised if you see him in The Battery or between the hedges. When not reporting, Patrick loves traveling, hiking, and exploring the southeast with his golden retriever, JB.
“He’s frantic. He’s just upset every time we pass the school because he thinks I’m going to take him to the school. So now, he’s traumatized.”
Christmas tree lots in Atlanta are reporting that Christmas tree prices have stabilized compared to a year ago.
Plains prepares for its final goodbye to Rosalynn Carter.
Monday marked the first day of a three-day series of ceremonies honoring the passing of former first lady.
The hearing centered around the alleged diary of Manuel Teran, a protester killed by law enforcement during a clearing operation of the training center site last January.
Her impact on Sumter County extends far beyond the food ministry program.
On Monday, the town of Plains woke up without their matriarch.
He was charged with computer invasion of privacy, making false statements to law enforcement and violation of oath by a public officer.
Dispatch calls question if Atlanta fire crews were properly equipped for La Vista apartment fire.
As of November, the program has enrolled 380 gunshot victims who were treated at Grady. Since January, just one of the 380 patients has returned to Grady with a gunshot wound.
Activists are gathering Monday morning at Gresham Park to march in protest of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
A Lawrenceville neighborhood is coming to the rescue of a Marine veteran displaced after a house fire.
MARTA is “missing” $50 million in taxpayer funding, claims former transportation official.
‘It’s not safe’ Attorneys sound alarm after training center RICO defendants see delays in jail processing.
Supporters are calling the charges a violation of First Amendment rights.
State appeals court clarifies Delta 8 THC is not a controlled substance
Willis said, “That’s the whole goal, is to not see you again.”
The wrongly allocated funds covered the expenses of deputy uniforms, ham and turkey giveaways, a face painting booth and a bounce house.
The county is now seeking $1.7 million dollars to keep the ankle monitor program going through the end of the year.
MARTA officials say they hope to have soccer fields at 10 stations by 2026 when Atlanta welcomes World Cup games.
The conference comes as the country experienced the largest mass shooting of 2023 where 18 people were killed and at least 13 were injured in Lewiston, Maine, according to law enforcement officials.
The person who was originally shot was deceased, and the reported gunman and the deputy were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. The GBI said Thursday night they are both in stable condition.
Three stations had to temporarily close because of the equipment shortage.
The three stations temporarily closed are Station No. 30, Station No. 22 and Station No. 23.
Gwinnett County police are investigating the death of a young boy in Peachtree Corners Thursday morning, they said in a press release.
The $2.1 million was part of funding set aside by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in April to assist with improving conditions at Fulton County Jail.
Inclusive Recovery provides specialized care for those in the LGBTQ community battling substance abuse and addiction.
General Motors opened the Doraville plant in 1947. It produced more than 9.5 million cars until it closed in September 2008.
It’s been one year since Wellstar Health System closed the emergency room at the Atlanta Medical Center, and Nov. 1 marks one year since the entire 25-acre site shuttered its doors.
The exhibit features 45 art pieces by 31 LGBTQ artists and allies.
On Thursday, the court ruled the deputies don't meet the requirement of “peace officer” because they can’t arrest people, meaning their indictment protections were invalid, court documents show.
Fans lined a red carpet as players, coaches and their families boarded buses bound for the airport.
Innovative, inclusive, urgent – a look at Atlanta’s approach to addressing rising homelessness
Willis said even after the indictment, the threats have not stopped.
Both investigations remain open, Atlanta police said.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) on Monday passed guideline changes regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) deals during its executive committee meeting with a 65-10 vote.
Both Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High School are using a different ticket vendor for future shows.
Monique Clark, 32, was charged with deprivation of rights under color of law, the DOJ said.
The fire was already shooting through the roof of the multiple-story building at 1315 Northwest Drive when firefighters arrived, fire officials said.
The 16-bed unit will open to patients on Oct. 23.
Friday is the final day to apply for a forgivable loan, up to $30,000, through Invest Atlanta’s Heritage Program.
The fiery comments came after Fulton County Sheriff Labat escorted five inmates into the Wednesday commission meeting as part of his presentation.
On Monday, the Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to instruct the city clerk to scan and publish all petitions gathered as part of an effort for Atlanta voters to decide the fate of the future public safety training center.
Atlanta mayor, activist clash on City Hall steps over public safety training center.
The three-day festival at Piedmont Park starts Friday.
Clayton county couple sues doctor who allegedly posted autopsy videos of decapitated baby online
Opponents of Atlanta’s future public safety training center delivered a petition Monday featuring more than 116,000 signatures in an attempt to force city leaders to let voters decide whether the plan should move forward.
In late January, Cedric Edwards was shot while walking out of his Jonesboro business.
Shawndre Delmore is the 10th inmate to die at Fulton County jail this year.
Samuel Lawrence was found unresponsive on Aug. 26 — four days after he sent a handwritten letter pleading for help.
