🌱 Man Charged With Murder Of Wife + Fencing In Johns Creek

Hello, everybody! Dan Casarella here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Police have charged 33-year-old JC Ray-Mancilla with murder in the shooting death of his wife Tania Rivera during a domestic violence incident in Johns Creek Tuesday morning. Police responded to Hunters Forest around 8 a.m. and entered after hearing gunshots from inside the home. The police did not provide comment on how Ray-Mancilla himself was shot in the head but that he had been treated for the wound. (Appen Media)
2. The Olympic Fencers Club on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek opened in 2010 and has been ranked the No. 1 club in the U.S. Fencing: Georgia Division. Coaches Henry Jung and Annie Lee opened the club five years after they moved from Korea, where they met on opposing teams. Students at the club have been recruited to fence at Princeton, Penn State, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Olympic Fencers Club offers a free beginner class every Friday for all ages, starting at 5 years old. Students can then join the beginners class, kids class, or teen and adult class. (Appen Media)
3. Johns Creek and other cities are still battling with Fulton County over the division of sales tax revenue. The cities argue that the county should actually receive half of its current share, not the 35% it's proposing. They have until Dec. 30 to come to an agreement. If they cannot agree, they can use a mediator or move into arbitration. (Axios)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Bocce At Newtown School's Park Place (9:00 AM)
• Movie: Jungle Cruise At Newtown School's Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Live Music - Chainsaw Hunnie At Abbott's Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are a handful of new houses available in and around Johns Creek. We particularly liked the impressive lawn and stately appearance of the Steeple Run house. (Johns Creek Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Paw Project of Georgia in Duluth has Skylar, a Chihuahua/Terrier Mix that's great with kids and dogs, and Fat Boy, a whopping 16.5 lbs of majestic orange cat. Click to see all the pets available. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The Bell Road bridge beams are in place. The adjacent pedestrian bridge is being replaced as well. Construction is expected to finish later this year. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.