🌱 Local Rep's Gun Bill Hearing + Johns Creek Juneteenth Celebration

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town today.

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Mostly sunny and cool. High: 54 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. A Georgia House subcommittee heard testimony about House Bill 161, authored by Johns Creek Democratic Rep. Michelle Au, and decided the bill will not move forward this year. The gun storage safety bill would punish gun owners whose negligence allowed unsupervised children access to firearms. Au said, "Gun safety legislation traditionally does not get heard in the Georgia State Legislature, so the fact of a hearing at all is a huge first step." (Moultrie Observer)
2. The Johns Creek City Council recently announced that Johns Creek will host a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, Jun. 17, at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater. The event will have food, music, activities for the whole family, a flag ceremony, and possibly fireworks. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Most members of the Johns Creek City Council agree that the Johns Creek Vitality Committee needs more structure and direction. The committee was tasked to create a health and wellness brand for the city and to curate an image of the city as "a healthcare, wellness, and innovation destination." However, committee attendance is reportedly a problem: City Councilman Bob Erramilli said only 4 of the 11 members showed up in February. (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Johns Creek Daffodil Days At City of Johns Creek (All Day)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Live Music - Ben Wade Band At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Devon Ramey, a geospatial analyst with Nelson Intelligence Solutions, and Rauf Hussein, a
  geotechnical engineer, recently started mapping Macedonia Cemetery, a Black historical cemetery off Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Ramey and Hussein used both ground penetrating radar (GPR) and drones for aerial mapping during their first visit; more data collecting will take place on a second visit. (Appen Media)
• The City of Johns Creek invites the community to provide input on the Barnwell Road trail (TSPLOST II) projects on Thursday, Mar. 23, at 7:00 p.m. The Barnwell Elementary School Project includes adding trails on the west side of Barnwell Road from Niblick Drive to North Peak Drive. Learn more here. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Looking for your new dream house or just curious about what's available near you? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a huge five-bedroom for $749,999 in nearby Suwanee! (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— 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!