🌱 Johns Creek Man Shot With BB Gun + Local Restaurant Has Robots

Hello, everybody. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 66 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. On Dec. 17, a man told Johns Creek Police he was shot with a pistol-style BB gun on Alvin Road. The victim was running with his dog when a man in a silver Mercedes continuously shot the gun while slowly driving behind the victim. According to the police report, the suspect is an older teenager or is in his early 20s, White or Hispanic, wearing an orange hat, and drove a four-door mid-2000s silver Mercedes with a tail light or brake light out. (Appen Media)
2. Arirang K, a Korean barbecue hotspot in Johns Creek, has had futuristic robots helping servers during peak business hours since June 2022. The robots, four "LG CLOi ServeBot" robotic assistants from LG Business Solutions USA, accompany wait staff to guests' tables while carrying multiple dishes on three shelves. Miok Kim, the general manager of Arirang K, said, "Its cutting-edge sensors and programming accurately deliver food to customers and assist wait staff by reducing kitchen runs," and seeing the robots is "a new and exciting experience for virtually all our customers." (RavePubs.com)
3. Recently, the Johns Creek City Council approved an updated Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was also approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With the current plan, the city is eligible to apply to FEMA for financial assistance if a natural disaster occurs. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Cook & Eat With Chef Fan At Yifan Central Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Arts, Entertainment, & Culture Committee Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Johns Creek is asking the community to provide input on the "Rogers Bridge Road Trail – Kemper Drive to Bell Road project" on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The goals of the project are to extend the existing trail at Kemper Drive and to connect existing pedestrian corridors along Rogers Bridge Road and Bell Road. Click here to learn more about the project. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Johns Creek PD reminds residents to "lock, take, hide." According to JCPD, one of the
  most effective ways to prevent auto crimes is to lock your car when you leave it. JCPD also advises drivers not to leave any bags, even empty ones, in your car because it looks like something to steal. (JCPD via Instagram)
• A four-bedroom home on Crofton Court is for sale in nearby Suwanee for $407,000! Check out the recently listed homes in the Johns Creek area at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Events:

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!