🌱 Man Wanted For Murder In FL Is Now In Fulton County + COVID Bill

Hey, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Fulton County deputies are searching for a man wanted in Florida for murder, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm by a minor. Fulton County deputies tried to stop Drequan Hakeem Humes, 19, after he was discovered driving a car that had been reported stolen in Florida. Hues led deputies on a chase that ended when he crashed into another car at Cascade Road and Pollard Drive. Humes and an unidentified woman were able to escape deputies on foot. Fulton County investigators ask anyone who sees Humes to call 911. (WSB-TV)
2. On Mar. 23, the state House of Representatives passed legislation that would make last year's bill, that prohibits government agencies from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access government facilities or services, permanent. Rep. Michelle Au, D-Johns Creek said, “This bill aims to eliminate the ability for government agencies, including public schools, to require COVID vaccination 'as a condition of providing any service or access to any facility.' The harms posed by bills like this are not abstract … Bills like this tie our hands with respect to the response we can provide." The Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics also opposes the measure, president Dr. Angela Highbaugh-Battle and legislative chairwoman Dr. Melinda Willingham wrote, "Permanently prohibiting schools from requiring vaccination could severely hinder our ability to combat the pandemic." (Capitol Beat)
3. Johns Creek elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit their artwork for Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry's Community Art Competition. Students can submit 2D art including paintings, drawings, multimedia, photography, or digital illustrations. The artwork of the winner from each elementary, middle, and high school will be displayed at city hall. The submission deadline of Apr. 10, click here to learn more. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Food Truck - Beau and Belle At Six Bridges Brewing (4:00 PM)
• Live Music on Friday Nights At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Geoff Scott Live At Currahee Brewery in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Construction continues at Cauley Creek Park! The crews have installed natural turf fields, made significant progress on the park office building, and prepared the main park road and fields area parking lot for paving. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• House hunting online is great, but sometimes you just need to see the home in person. Check out upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a huge seven-bedroom in nearby Suwanee on Mar. 25! (Johns Creek Patch)
• Want to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Meet Freya, an adorable Shepherd dog! See Freya and more adorable adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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!