🌱 Johns Creek Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hi all! Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel here with your Wednesday edition of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find:

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But first, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 62 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Woman reports fraud from her Tulsa business | Public Safety ... (Appen Media)
2. ‘An oasis for cigar connoisseurs.’ New upscale cigar lounge in downtown Macon opens (AOL)
3. Local Event: Wine Tasting: Rosenthal Wine Merchants (French and ... (Patch)
4. Juliette Stewart Obituary (1926 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
5. 🌱 Lawmakers Join Abortion Rights Activists + Georgia 400 Expansion (Patch)
6. Protesters Abandon 'Cop City' Camp After Deadly Police Raid ... (The Epoch Times)
7. [Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Legal Heir Alex Murdaugh ... (CrimeOnline)
8. Bill to protect healthcare workers from assaults introduced in Georgia (11Alive.com WXIA)
9. Principal told to resign after she accused administrator of racism, GA lawsuit says (Rock Hill Herald)
10. Principal told to resign after she accused administrator of racism, GA lawsuit says (The State)
11. 🌱 Johns Creek Rep. Introducing 3 Gun Law Proposals + Local Town Hall (Patch)
12. News4JAX girls basketball Super 6: Bishop Kenny cements No. 1 ... (WJXT News4JAX )
13. 2023 Baseball Outlook Official Athletics Site (Clemson Tigers)
14. Registration Now Open for Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers (PGA.com)

Today in Johns Creek:

From my notebook:

• City of Johns Creek, Georgia: "At its meeting Monday night, Johns Creek City Council presented Autrey Mill Nature Preserve representatives with a proclamation for Arbor Day in Johns Creek. “We have tried as a Council to promote green initiatives that make sense and ..." (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Johns Creek Arts Center: "Join American Heart Association National Heart Valve Ambassador, and 14 year Heart Valve Disease Survivor Kimberley Goodloe and the Johns Creek Arts Center as we raise awareness of heart disease. Stop by the Johns Creek Arts Center Feb 4..." (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government: "At its meeting Monday night, Johns Creek City Council presented Autrey Mill Nature Preserve representatives with a proclamation for Arbor Day in Johns Creek. “We have tried as a Council to promote green initiatives that make sense and to..." (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• JCPD: "Weekly Stats - Arrests - 36 Alarms - 38 Residential/Business Checks - 965 Incidents - 1763 #JohnsCreek #JohnsCreekPD" (JCPD via Instagram)
• Johns Creek Police Department: "#SuicidePrevention What do you say and what do you do? Join Mental Health Advocate Michael McCullar on Feb 16th, 7-8:30 pm at City Hall/Council Chambers. sign up http://ow.ly/a4oX50Mvsj5 #JohnsCreek #JohnsCreekPD" (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce: "Sit Back, Relax, and check out our Weekly Newsletter! See more information on January Networking Events. Plus get the first look at Chicks in Charge, our annual event where our Leading Ladies share lessons from the feminine leadership pe..." (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Wilson Creek ES PTO: "Tonight’s the Night! Hope to see you at Chicken Salad Chick!" (Wilson Creek ES PTO via Facebook)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "WATER OFF: 731 STOKESWOOD AVE SE - Crews have turned off a six-inch water main to complete a valve inspection at 731 Stokeswood Avenue SE. Water service has been temporarily disrupted 70 homes and 4 hydrants. We will provide additional u..." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL ICIDENT: 422 HERRINGTON DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 422 Herrington DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additiona..." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL INCIDENT: 70 MADDOX DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 70 Maddox DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additional updates..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Medlock Bridge: "Looking for exterior painter recommendations - especially if you have used insured person/company recently. - Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Regency & Abbott: "Schofield Repairs does all home maintenance and repairs give us a call at 762-383-3321 check us out at - https://www.thumbtack.com/ga/duluth/handyman/schofield-repairs/service/442599042022162432?utm_medium=web&utm_source=txt&surface=sp&r..." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Johns Creek Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com