Atlanta ga news

Here are some recent news stories from Atlanta, GA:

Local News

• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Atlanta and surrounding areas, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: WSB-TV)
• The Atlanta City Council has approved a plan to increase the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2023. (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• A new development project in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood will bring a mix of apartments, retail, and office space to the area. (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle)

Crime and Public Safety

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in the West End neighborhood. (Source: WSB-TV)
• The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries in the Buckhead neighborhood. (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• A new community policing initiative has been launched in the Atlanta Police Department, aimed at improving relationships between officers and the communities they serve. (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle)

Sports

• The Atlanta Braves have announced plans to build a new stadium in Cobb County, with a projected opening date of 2023. (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• The Atlanta Falcons have signed a new quarterback, Matt Ryan, to a multi-year contract extension. (Source: ESPN)
• The Atlanta Hawks have acquired a new player, Trae Young, in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. (Source: NBA.com)

Weather

• A heat wave is expected to hit Atlanta this week, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s. (Source: WSB-TV)
• A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of Georgia, including Atlanta, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: National Weather Service)
• A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Atlanta and surrounding areas, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. (Source: WSB-TV)

Business and Economy

• A new tech company, Fishtech, has announced plans to open a new office in Atlanta, creating 100 new jobs. (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle)
• The Atlanta economy is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% this year, according to a new forecast from the Atlanta Federal Reserve. (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• A new development project in the Midtown neighborhood will bring a mix of apartments, retail, and office space to the area. (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle)