🌱 Au Sponsers Increase In Cigarette Tax + Johns Creek's Daffodil Days

Welcome back, Johns Creek! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; cloudy. High: 59 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek Democrat Michelle Au is one of the sponsors of a proposed bi-partisan bill to raise Georgia's tobacco tax by 20 cents. Au said, "I don’t know if you know this, but Georgia has one of the lowest tobacco taxes in the nation. The second thing that [raising the tax] does, it actually disincentivizes harmful health behavior and decreases healthcare costs overall." She said it is less about increasing the revenue from the tax and more about helping public health. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The City of Johns Creek is hosting "Daffodil Days," a week-long community volunteer effort, collaboration, and celebration from Mar. 19 to Mar. 25. Residents, business owners, and organizations can apply with their "give-back" idea, for example raising funds for local non-profits. The week-long efforts will be celebrated on Mar. 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive, and feature over 70 artisans, family-friendly activities, food, and more. (City of Johns Creek)
3. The Johns Creek Police Department announced a new, "Coffee With A Cop," on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Meet your local law enforcement from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bagel Boys. (JCPD via Instagram)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Enchanted Woodland Trail At Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell (10:00 AM)
• ESL for Adults With Joan At Ocee Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Appen Media highlighted Ervin O. (Oscar) Jones' tombstone in a small cemetery in Johns Creek to show that each tomb holds a story. Jones was killed in the World War II battle of Okinawa at age 20 and his tombstone has a portrait of Ervin in his Army uniform. (Appen Media)
• Johns Creek PD posted another law in its series, "Laws you may not know." Although many may use the center lane to get into the roadway so you can merge into traffic, it is meant for left-hand turns only, according to OCGA 40-6-126. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Curious about the local job market? Check out the latest job openings in the Johns Creek area including Service BDC Representative, Parts Shipping and Receiving Clerk, and Administrative Assistant. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Events:

• “Love Is in the Air” Exhibit & Chocolate Truffle Tastings - February at the Cumming Arts Center (February 2)
• Free Photography Event: "Light Is Hope" Juried Exhibition Grand Opening & Juror's Talk (February 4)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Hearts and Harmony Gala (February 10)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (February 23)
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Announcements:

• Senior Independent living, assisted living, and memory care listings!!! NEW LISTINGS (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!