🌱 Lorton Man Fatally Shot In DC + Proposed Flat Rate Real Estate Tax

Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Lorton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today you'll read about:

• A 32-year-old Lorton man was fatally shot in D.C.
• Fairfax County proposes flat real estate tax
• More automated license plate readers in high-crime areas in Fairfax County

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 49 Low: 44.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 48.
• Friday: Mostly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 52 Low: 28.
• Saturday: Cooler with rain. High: 41 Low: 35.

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Here are the top five stories in Lorton today:

1. Kenithy Manns, 32, of Lorton, was fatally shot on Sunday night in Washington, D.C. Police responded to the 1200 block of H Street NE and found Manns suffering from a gunshot wound where he was eventually pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting and offering an award of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible. (Lorton Patch)
2. Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill has proposed a flat tax rate for real estate taxes of 7 percent for 2024. Increasing real estate tax assessments will still likely result in higher taxes for homeowners. A public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for Apr. 11 and Apr. 13, and the county's Board of Supervisors is expected to make changes before the final budget is approved on May 9. (ABC 7 News)
3. The Fairfax County Police Department will add 25 automated license plate readers around the county in high-crime areas. After a successful eight-week trial period, which led to over 60 arrest charges, the department said the trial period will take place for another 10 months. Sergeant Hudson Bull said, "The camera placement is based on data showing where most stolen vehicles are recovered and where most crime occurs that we believe these cameras could assist us in solving." (FFX Now)
4. New properties have been listed for sale in the Lorton area. Available properties range from a $185,000 piece of land to an $880,000 home with five beds, four baths, and 4,200 square feet. More property details are available at the link. (Lorton Patch)
5. Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Lorton area. Available positions include office assistant, service coordinator, salesforce business analyst, operations specialist, secretary II, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Lorton Patch)

Coming up in Lorton:

Wednesday, February 22

• WMAI Paper Quilling Workshop At Workhouse Arts Center (6:00 PM)

Friday, February 24

• Stephanie Nakasian At Workhouse Arts Center (7:30 PM)

Saturday, February 25

• Beginners Sculpture - Exploring The 3rd Dimension At Workhouse Arts Center (10:00 AM)

Sunday, February 26

• Weekend Wonders - Paracord Projects At Mason Neck State Park (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Shout out to South County High School's drumline and winter guard on their performances last weekend. The drumline won first place and the winter guard came in second at AIA in Mount Vernon. (South County High School Bands via Facebook)
• As the spring weather makes an early visit this week, take advantage of the hiking trails at Gunston Hall for a breath of fresh air! (Gunston Hall via Facebook)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of free things to do in nearby Centreville at the link! (Travel Lens)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.