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TORNADO TAKES ATLANTA BY SURPRISE
A tornado surprised the city of Atlanta on March 14, 2008. Many buildings were damaged in the
tornado, including the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, and the CNN Center.
The tornado touched down first in Vine City and moved six miles southeast into downtown. Atlanta
Mayor Shirley Franklin declared a state of emergency in Atlanta. For more information on tornadoes
and tornado safety go too www.fema.gov/kids/tornado |
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THE GEORGIA DOME GETS A FACELIFT
One of Atlanta’s most recognizable landmarks is getting a facelift. The Georgia Dome first opened in 1992. It is the largest cable supported dome in the world and the largest indoor sporting facility in the United States. Originally costing $214 million to build, the Georgia Dome has hosted
two Super Bowl games, events from the 1996 Summer Olympics, and the NCAA basketball Championships.
The outside of the Georgia Dome is being re-painted red and black, the Atlanta Falcons team colors. Repairs are being made because of the damage caused by the tornados.
The repairs will cost an estimated 20 million dollars.. |
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GLOBAL MUSEUM OPENS ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND
After more than two years of fundraising and construction,
exhibits are now open at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center on St. Simons Island. The new center is located next to the St. Simons Light House.
Among the new exhibits is a tribute to the G8 meeting of world leaders held in 2004 on Sea Island. The permanent exhibit tells the stories of this important event in Georgia history.
For more information or to plan a visit to St. Simons Island, go to: www.ComeCoastAwhile.com
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