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City examines setting policy for e-bicycles By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com
time in nearly 10 years, defeating rival Milton. Johns Creek head coach Morgan Eurek said finally getting one over “one of the best coaches in the state” is something he will remember for a long time. Eurek said being snubbed in rankings gave his team the fire it needed to carry through to a strong finish.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council is looking at regulating electric bicycles with an eye toward safety. Councilwoman Stacy Skinner, who raised the issue at a Nov. 17 work session, said more residents are raising concerns about their safety, legality and how they should share roadways and pathways. Skinner, who has lived in Johns Creek since 2013, said e-bikes have become increasingly common in the community. “They are everywhere,” she said. “They are outside coffee shops. They are outside Publix. They are in the parks and in the fields.” Additionally, many are surprisingly fast, spurring fears for the safety of riders, many of whom are children. Some travel 45 mph or even 60 mph, city staff said. State law defines e-bikes in three classes. Class I includes devices with motor assist only when pedaling and top speeds of up to 20 mph. Class II also tops out at 20 mph with motors that propel them without pedaling. Class III can reach 28 mph with motor assistance while pedaling.
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Members of the Johns Creek girls cross country team stand with their coaches at the GHSA 5A state race in Carrolton Nov. 7. The team placed second overall.
Gladiator girls win silver in cross country By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek girls cross country team wrapped up a successful season Nov. 7 at the state meet, placing second overall in 5A. Sandwiched between Creekview in third place and champion Pope, Johns Creek has many two-sport athletes on the roster,
including freshman soccer player Riley Beaton and junior lacrosse player Hayden Huston. Senior Allie Hung placed 10th overall in the state race and was named to the all-state team. Hung and fellow senior Auva Khodakaram led the team consistently placing among the Gladiators’ top five finishers at races. The Gladiators won the region for the first
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