Congressman Johnson's E-Newsletter for Sept. 8, 2016

Dear Friends,

After a seven-week district work period, the House is back in session and it’s time for us to get to work and address a number of public health emergencies. I will be joining my House Democratic colleagues to continue to urge our Republican colleagues to fund a response to the Zika virus, the Flint water crisis, and opioid addiction, as well as allow a vote on common-sense measures to prevent gun violence. We will also be voting on funding the government this month and hopefully breaking a deadlock over the defense budget. For more, click HERE.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM: The National Museum of African American History & Culture is opening on the Mall in Washington on Sept. 24. In response to the overwhelming demand for timed-entry passes to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the museum will expand its hours and make additional passes available. The Museum will also offer Timed Passes for extended hours Monday, September 26th through Sunday, October 2nd. Timed Passes for the months of November and December will also be released Tuesday. For more information, click HERE.

CLARKSTON COMMUNITY CENTER: The Clarkston Community Center is holding their International Food and Wine Party on Saturday, September 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. For more, click HERE.

SRWA 4TH ANNUAL JAMBOREE: The South River Watershed Alliance (SRWA) is holding its 4th Annual South River Jamboree “Rendezvous at the River” on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Eifrid’s 25-acre farm. The South River traverses six counties - DeKalb, Rockdale, Henry, Newton, Butts, and Jasper – along its route. SRWA works to restore and protect the South River wildlife, raise awareness, educate, and connect people to the river. For more, click HERE.

DEFEATING VETERAN HOMELESSNESS: Four venerable local organizations -- Action Ministries, Inc., Decatur Cooperative Ministry, Inc., United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. -- are part of a $300 million nationwide grant from the Veterans Administration to help very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness on the Fourth District. For more, click HERE.

COVINGTON PD FUZZ RUN: The Covington Police Department’s 33rd annual Fuzz Run is Saturday, September 10. The Fuzz Run is the largest participatory event in Covington each year, drawing about 3,000 runners, walkers and spectators. The race has won the “Best Race in Georgia” award four years, which was voted on by runners participating in the “Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series.” For more, click HERE.