A Sad Update Today, March 22:- Workers clearing rubble from last week's tornado discovered the body of a man on Saturday buried in bricks from a building off Hilliard Street. Police say the man may be Atlanta's first fatality of the storm.
- One week after severe storms struck downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park reopens today, March 22. Despite the force of the storms, the Park will be able to resume day to day operations as downtown’s community gathering space and lasting legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
- Traffic Update: Some downtown traffic lights are still non-functional. All exit and entrance ramps to the 75/85 will be open.
- Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs: Worked with the Red Cross to provide a shelter at Central Park Recreation Center.
- Department of Public Works: 200 individual traffic signals have been replaced or repaired and 150 still need repair. The City of Atlanta strongly encourages media, government officials and all operational staff to wear hard hats while conducting assessments of storm damage.
- Atlanta Police Department: About 30 injuries in total; one firefighter injured. At least a dozen additional buildings have been identified with glass hazards; in addition to the many landmark buildings in the downtown area.
Source: AJC & Mayors Office
Also, I have made 3 initial contacts concerning "Kims Robot" and others, request of asking how First can help the people of Atlanta. So far, I have not received a response but will keep you advised.
Dave