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Dept. of Labor: Atlanta jobs outlook 'encouraging'

ATLANTA -- Don't let the numbers fool you.

According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the job market is slowly moving in the right direction, despite the fact that Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate increased from 9.6 percent to 9.7 percent between April and May.

Labor Department spokesman Sam Hall attributes it to a seasonal increase; more people enter the job force during the month of May.

"It happens this time every year," he said, citing high school, college and technical school graduates all vying for jobs.

He also pointed to those re-entering the work force after being unemployed. In all, 21,000 people entered the work force during the month of May.

Still, the unemployment rate is down from this time last year. Hall said while they're not "giant" improvements, they are a good sign.

"We are making small, modest gains, which are encouraging." Hall said.

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Mamma Mia is coming to the Fox Theatre!

Mamma Mia is coming to the Fox Theatre!

 

ATLANTA (June 23, 2011) – Broadway Across America - Atlanta is proud to present a special production during its 2011-2012 season. In addition to the standard five-show package, which includes smash hit musicals MEMPHIS, JERSEY BOYS and LES MISÉRABLES, the presenter will also bring MAMMA MIA! to Atlanta audiences at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Weekend Traffic outlook w/ Nina Brown 6/24 - 6/26

Atlanta --  Nina Brown in the Traffic Jam Center, gives us the weekend rundown and what to expect on the major highways this weekend.

BUCKHEAD: Food trucks begin weekly stop at Buckhead Theatre

ATLANTA - Food trucks will be at the Buckhead Theatre on Roswell Road Thursday night from 6 to 10 p.m., as a kickoff to a weekly event.

Food will be sold from the trucks in the parking lot next to the theater, but the theater itself will be open for patrons to cool off, get drinks and partake in music and videos on big-screen televisions in the lobby.

The trucks that will be taking part in the event include King of Pops, Sweet Auburn Barbeque, Souper Jenny, The Pup Truck, Honeysuckle, Slider U., Tex's Tacos, Yumbii and Yum Yum Cupcake.

MORE INFORMATION: The Buckhead Theatre Presents Thursday Food Trucks

 

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More storms eye Metro Atlanta

More storms eye Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Another band of showers and storms will likely move into Metro Atlanta Thursday evening.  Showers and storms will become more widely scattered than Wednesday's storms, but a few storms will still be capable of packing a wallop with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, hail, and frequent lightning.

The forecast is calling for a general risk for a strong thunderstorm or two across northern and central Georgia.  However the Storm Prediction Center has placed a small portion of eastern Georgia in a slight risk zone for severe storms.

Forecast models indicate the possibility for new rainfall totals ranging from 1/4" to 3/4" rainfall and isolated spots receiving over 2 inches by Friday morning.

City pensions under consideration Thursday afternoon

City pensions under consideration Thursday afternoon

ATLANTA - For Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, there is no more important issue for the city than pensions. As much as 20 cents from every dollar goes to pensions in the city, and the city is finding it cannot afford them.

The ongoing wrangling over pensions has gone on since Reed took office, and now a deal may finally be in the works.

Two city council members have had separate proposals up to this point, but they have now come together with what they are calling a city plan, which they say will save the city about $215 million over the next ten years.

The NAACP and members of the Atlanta Fire Department came together last week on the steps of City Hall to voice their displeasure at the plans under consideration.

Two firefighters speaking during the public comment portion of Thursday's council meeting called the so-called city plan, the optimal plan for addressing all of the objectives that are on the table.

Atlanta Copeland’s of New Orleans Raise Money and Awareness for LIVESTRONG—Special Event June 28th.

Atlanta Copeland’s of New Orleans Raise Money and Awareness for LIVESTRONG—Special Event June 28th.

Three Atlanta Copeland’s of New Orleans Raise Money and Awareness for LIVESTRONG—throughout June with special event on June 28th

 

Who: Copeland’s of New Orleans Atlanta Franchise hosts benefit for LIVESTRONG

 

What: ‘28 Days of LivingStrong’, On June 28th, Al Copeland Day in New Orleans,  Copeland’s will donate 28% of the profits to LIVESTRONG, along with the donations collected from their guests though the entire month ofJune.