🌱 Rep. Au Speaks On New Vaccination Bill + Local Judge & Clerk Feud

Hello, neighbors. 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 the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; frost in the morning. High: 59 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. On Monday, Mar. 13, the House Public Health Committee approved a bill that would permanently prohibit local governments in Georgia from requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof before giving out services. State Rep. Michelle Au, D-Johns Creek, disagreed with the bill, saying a permanent restriction would be "tying the hands for future pandemic response and taking tools out of our toolbox." (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. All ten of the Fulton County Magistrate Court judges signed a letter saying they have "lost
   confidence" in the current clerk, Tina Robinsonto. According to part-time Magistrate Judge Cheryl Treadwell, Robinsonto "won't accept certain filing from the judges," will not give "consistent in-person support," and does not mail hearing notices to litigants on time. Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County Commissioner, said the feud between the chief magistrate and the county clerk is "embarrassing and hurts taxpayers the most." Pitts proposed that the county consolidate the three courts with one clerk. His new legislation will be on the commission agenda tonight, Mar. 15. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Farmers Market at Daffodil Days will sell local honey, pies, salsa, empanadas, and so much more! Check out the variety of vendors from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 25, at Johns Creek City Hall. Click here to learn more about the week-long give-back event starting Mar. 19 and to see a list of the Farmers Market vendors. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Barre At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park (10:15 AM)
• Miss Gail Music At Ocee Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Music Bingo At Six Bridges Brewing (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget to reserve a spot for the free screening of "Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March" on Mar. 17 in Johns Creek! There will be a Red Carpet Reception and discussion panel along with the screening. Click here to RSVP and learn more. (GPB via Twitter)
• Capital Tacos, a Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain, will open in Johns Creek in April! The Johns Creek location will be the first Capital Tacos restaurant in Georgia, followed "soon after" by a Peachtree Corners location. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
• Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including an elegant seven-bedroom on Vintage Club Drive for $1,649,000! (Johns Creek Patch)

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Featured events:

• Homebuyer Blueprint Live Webinar (March 16)
• Irish Song and Dance (March 17)
• Saint Patrick's Weekend Latin Night @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat Mar 18th (March 18)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another 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!