🌱 Gwinnett Co. SWAT Stand-Off + Water Boil In Nearby Sandy Springs

Hello, Johns Creek. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. A man is currently facing charges in a SWAT stand-off that occurred the afternoon of Sunday, Jun. 18 down the road in Gwinnett County. Law enforcement arrived on the scene at a home in nearby Grayson shortly after noon and learned that a man in the home was already dead, and another, 19-year-old Christian Houston, was holed up inside. A SWAT standoff with more than 20 officers ensued, including the use of K-9s and robots, ultimately leading to Houston's arrest; he is being charged with felony murder for the man's death. (11 Alive)
2. A water boil advisory initiated Sunday, Jun. 18, in nearby Sandy Springs is in limbo, as of Monday morning city officials were beginning to report the return of normal water pressure conditions. A 48-inch transmission main on Riverside Road in the vicinity of Don White Memorial Park that needed urgent repairs was the culprit of the water boil order, and overnight work by city staff and the Atlanta Watershed led to the replacement of defective parts. As of Monday afternoon, the boil advisory is still in effect. (11 Alive)
3. Two finalists are currently vying to be the firms in charge of rebuilding the I-285, I-20 interchange west of the Atlanta city center, known as one of the worst freight bottlenecks in the country. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) intends to replace the interchange's existing exit ramps, add new lanes, and widen or entirely replace a number of bridges in the area, with the total price tag expected to be roughly $1.45 billion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

Tuesday, June 20

• Kids Movies for $2 - Regal Summer Movie Express At Regal Medlock Crossing, Duluth (All day)
• Tennis + Sports Camp At The Standard Club (9:00 AM)
• PFLAG Support Group Meetings At Johns Creek United Methodist Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER - Registration for the fall 2023 Adult Art Classes is now open! The Art Center offers a variety of fault classes, learn more here. (Johns Creek Arts Center)
• The Johns Creek Police want cover the basics when it comes to staying safe from scams! Different types of scams include Ponzi schemes, cloud mining scams, and more. You can learn more about how to keep yourself safe from scams at the link. (Johns Creek Police via Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.