🌱 Bell Road Now Open + Johns Creek Wins Project Award

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Johns Creek these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The City of Johns Creek announced that Bell Road is now open to traffic! The project, which includes removing and replacing the bridge over the Cauley Creek tributary between Rogers Circle (South) and Bellacree Road, is not 100 percent complete. The City asks residents to use caution in the area while some of the road construction continues. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. A Johns Creek intersection project recently won an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. The project, the intersection at Brumbelow Road and Tuckerbrook Lane, won the Innovative Solution category of Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality Awards. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Georgia Department of Education recently released the 2022-2023 lists of schools that "need improvement" and support. Most of the schools on the lists have a high concentration of students living in poverty. Fulton County has 11 schools listed, which is five more than the previous lists in 2019. However, the district said there are inconsistencies in the data: according to the district, one listed school has closed and another has no students. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Holiday Artist’s Market At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Wreaths Across America Prep Work At Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Feeding Fridays At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta made the list of "Top Holiday Destinations for Remote Workers!" Atlanta was listed number five out of 15 holiday destinations that are perfect for combining business and leisure. (CoworkingCafe.com)
• Whether you are looking for a new home at the moment or not, it's a good idea to keep up-to-date with the housing market in your area. Click the link to see the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a beautiful five-bedroom in nearby Suwanee! (Johns Creek Patch)
• Ettie, an adorable young Yorkshire Terrier puppy who is good with other animals and kids, is searching for her new forever family! View the link to see Ettie and more adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Events:

• The Children's Nutcracker (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Latin Night Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek Dec 17th (December 17)
• Christmas Lights at North Point Community Church (December 18)
• Christmas Eve Carols Service at Influencers Church Alpharetta (December 24)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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!