🌱 Body Found In Fulton County Woods Identified + New Speaker Of House

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 52 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's office identified the remains of a man found burned in the woods near Old Gordon and Collier Roads last December as 32-year-old Nicholas Williams. The examiner's office is investigating Williams' death as a homicide. Investigators believe Williams died from a gunshot wound and his remains were later burned. (11 Alive)
2. New House Speaker Jon Burns is planning to raise Georgia's tax on tobacco products, since Georgia has the second lowest tobacco tax rate in the country. He is also opposed to full Medicaid expansion for the state's low-income residents. Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, Georgia is one of 11 states that have not expanded the insurance program under the Obama-era health care law. On Jan. 19, Burns said he wants to give Gov. Brian Kemp's more limited expansion plan, which will start in July, a chance. (WABE)
3. Japanese equipment manufacturer, Mizuno, announced plans to open a new R&D Testing center and Tour-Fit Studio called "The Foundry" at The Standard Club in Johns Creek in late 2023. Mizuno is known for performance golf equipment and provides many top players with custom fitting and equipment guidance. (The Golf Wire)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Johns Creek's Lunar New Year At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park (1:00 PM)
• Magical Fairy Wands At The Well of Roswell, Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Live Music - Will Scruggs Trio At Rays on the River in Sandy Springs (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Johns Creek's unique Town Center will eventually span 192 acres and include the Medley project (housing, restaurants, and offices) and a community gathering space called Creekside Park. According to TDC leaders, Medley will break ground later this year. Ben Song, the city's community development director, said the Town Center plan "will help to attract quality restaurants, retailers, and companies to do business in Johns Creek [and] … will set the city apart and provide diversity and vibrancy, hallmarks of Johns Creek, in a single, unified gathering place." (Urbanize Atlanta)
• The repairs of the Ocee Park restrooms in the baseball quad are completed, and the restrooms have been reopened. The restrooms near the playground remain closed until further notice. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Don't miss Johns Creek's Lunar New Year today, Jan 21, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Newtown Park! The free event includes cultural performances, traditional food, local vendors, and kids' activities! Click here for details. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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— 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!