🌱 Attempted Fraud Against Local Woman + Lunar New Year Celebration

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A local woman was the target of attempted fraud via Instagram. On Jan. 7, the woman (whose identity had not been published) told the Johns Creek Police Department that an Instagram user offered her $500 to paint a portrait of her; she sent the individual her checking account number and received $3,000 in her account. Suspicious of the exchange, the woman voided the checks at the bank, after which she received threatening text messages. She stated her plan to block all communication, as well as ensure the bank would return the funds. (Appen Media)
2. Are you attending the city's Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday, Jan. 21? The whole community is welcome to come to the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheatre in Newtown Park between 1:00-4:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy local food and vendors, cultural performances, and activities for children. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. The Johns Creek Police Department will host its Faith & Blue Community Expo this Friday, Jan. 20. From 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Johns Creek Korean Church in Suwanee, residents can come out to meet JCPD officers and learn about what the department can offer the community. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Public Input Meeting For Rogers Bridge Trail - Kemper Drive To Bell Road At City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry and Councilmember Dilip Tunki helped give Singh Sandhu, the Indian Ambassador to the United States, and Dr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni, the Consul General of India in Atlanta, a warm welcome to Georgia. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Calling all house hunters: here are five new homes for sale just down the road from Johns Creek — two of which have open houses this weekend. Visit the link for open house dates and additional specs on each property. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The Johns Creek Police Department is hiring a mental health clinician. Click here for additional details on the role. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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!