🌱 Young Girl Banned From Walmat For Eating A Lollipop + CyberArch

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun, but cool. High: 51 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A 12-year-old girl was banned from a North Fulton County Walmart and received a criminal trespass warning from Milton Police after eating a lollipop before she paid for it. Jamie Hurley, the girl’s father, said, "It was a Dum Dum… the kind the Walmart greeters usually give out to kids that come in the store." On Mar. 3, Hurley left his daughter alone in the store while he picked up his youngest daughter; when he returned, he learned that she had opened the bag of lollipops and started eating one. He offered to pay for the candy, but the store refused to let him. Hurley said if she returns to the store, she will be arrested and that the punishment does not fit the crime. He continued, "We went through, obviously, what was wrong about stealing... I just thought it was completely unfair that they’re handling this with, with a 12-year-old kid eating a piece of candy." (WSB-TV)
2. University of Georgia students are helping local governments, K-12 school systems, and rural hospitals strengthen their cybersecurity through CyberArch. Student interns present CyberArch clients with recommendations regarding their cybersecurity after conducting a risk review and visiting the site. Disha Adama, a management information systems and pre-law major from Johns Creek, is a team leader for one of the intern groups. Adama said, "Just being able to work with a local community and have an impact on them as a student with something as big and impactful as cybersecurity is really rewarding." (University of Georgia)
3. Johns Creek City Council will meet today, Mar. 14, at City Hall. The work session starts at 5:00 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Residents can view the agenda and watch the meeting online here. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: H.I.I.T. At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• City Council Meeting At City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Johns Creek is hosting an "Easter Bunny Hop" on Friday, Apr. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Creekside Park! The free, family-friendly interactive walk around North Pond will include vendors, a DJ, and the Easter Bunny. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• The City of Johns Creek's "Daffodil Days" is almost here! The community collaboration and celebration is Mar. 19 through Mar. 25. Click here to learn how you can participate in this community experience. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Did you know that every 45 minutes a person is killed in a drunk-driving crash in the U.S.? The Johns Creek Police Department said it is dedicated to locating, arresting, and convicting drunk drivers. Click here to see alcohol-impaired driving facts and statistics. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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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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You're all caught up for today. 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!