🌱 Bell Rd Bridge Project Complete + JCPD Investigates Customer Email

Good morning, Johns Creek! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 47 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The City of Johns Creek announced the completion of the Bell Road bridge project, located between Rogers Bridge (South) and Bellacree Road. The project included replacing Bell Road bridge over the Cauley Creek tributary and the pedestrian bridge adjacent to the road. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
2. On Jan. 13, the Johns Creek Police Department was called to Jonpaul’s Salon and Spa for Men on Medlock Bridge Road after a “disgruntled” customer sent a disturbing email to an employee. The police report said the email contained "political standpoints and race and how his life was hard when growing up." The Spa has two customers with the same name and could not be sure which one sent the email. (Appen Media)
3. Last week, it was announced the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would receive an $11 million budget increase. Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said the increase would go towards a 20 percent pay raise for deputies and detention officers, overtime pay for staff working in the Fulton County Jail, overtime paid as earned in lieu of comp time, and salary increases for sworn and civilian staff. (WSB-TV)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Line Dancing At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (10:30 AM)
• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria & Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: Johns Creek Police Department is hiring a Mental Health Clinician! Click here for details and to apply. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)
• As of Jan. 22, six more seats are available for the "Adventures in Sculptural Mixed Media" class at the Johns Creek Arts Center! The weekly class starts Tuesday, Feb. 7 and ends Tuesday, Feb. 28. (Johns Creek Arts Center)
• Curious about the local housing market? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a three-bedroom in Suwanee for $585,000. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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!