🌱 Johns Creek Rep. Introducing 3 Gun Law Proposals + Local Town Hall

Hello, friends. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Rain, a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Following the mass shooting in a predominantly Asian community during a Lunar New Year celebration in California, communities in metro Atlanta with similar demographics are worried. In response, Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, who represents Georgia's District 50 including Johns Creek, is reintroducing three proposals this legislative session to strengthen gun laws. The proposals include a waiting period for firearm purchases, universal background checks and extending background checks to cover private gun sales and transfers, and a safe storage bill to help prevent children from accessing guns in the home. (11 Alive)
2. Speaking of Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, you can meet her at the House District 50 Town Hall on Friday, Jan. 27! Stay updated on Au's work for the district, the efforts of the General Assembly, and share your priority issues and concerns for Au to work on during this session. The Town Hall will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Divine Coffee, located at 7725 McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek. Click here to RSVP, or just stop by. (Dr. Michelle Au via Twitter)
3. The City of Johns Creek released the Vitality Committee 2023 Public Meeting Calendar. All meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive in Johns Creek. The first meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 8, click the link to see the full list of 2023 meetings. (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Family Storytime At Ocee Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Storytime At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Energy Yoga At Ocee Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek's Lunar New Year celebration on Jan. 21 was a massive success! Several thousand visitors gathered around Newtown Park's amphitheater for many cultural performances, a speech by Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, food vendors, and more. View the link to see pictures and read more about the successful event. (Appen Media)
• Earn a Georgia state income tax credit by supporting the Johns Creek Police Department. The Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act is available for individuals and corporations. Learn more tomorrow, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall, Third Floor. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)
• A beautiful three-bedroom home is for sale in nearby Alpharetta. Don't miss the open house this Saturday, Jan. 28! Check out more upcoming open houses and homes for sale in the Johns Creek area in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Events:

• Open Mic Come on By! (January 25)
• Karaoke! (January 26)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Hearts and Harmony Gala (February 10)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (February 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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!