JOHNS CREEK

Officials in Johns Creek say lightning struck a gas line in the north Fulton County community during a thunderstorm, and nearby residents were evacuated.

The lightning struck Monday morning as the storm moved through the area. Officials say the home where the gas line was located caught fire. Firefighters evacuated several homes in the neighborhood until the gas line could be shut down.

Officials say the lightning struck at a house on Hillgate Crossing near Abbotts Bridge Road.

Atlanta Gas Light crews shut off the gas line shortly after 8 a.m. and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

MILTON

MORE MILTON: MORE CAN MEAN LESS AND LESS CAN MEAN MORE

John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods, Inc. requested a modification to 2006 zoning for a residential development of 62.87 acres on the west side of Birmingham Highway and the north side of Crabapple Road in Milton.

A preliminary hearing with the zoning commission was held Feb. 24. Barry Gittleman, vice president of land and strategy for Weiland, along with Jason Garrett, director of land development, were present. Gittleman explained that today’s buyers prefer single-family homes to townhouses.