🌱 Bulky Recycling Event + New School Rules For 2023

Hey, neighbors. It's Saturday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Looking to get rid of your big and bulk items? The city of Johns Creek is hosting a Bulky Recycling and Clothing Collection Event today at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Bikes, clothing, shoes, small furniture, and large appliances will be accepted. Pre-registration is required. (City of Johns Creek Gov)
2. Fulton County schools, including those in Johns Creek, are cracking down on behavior for the 2022-2023 school year. Officials have sent parents new rules and regulations in a 73-page Code of Conduct for the 2022-23 school year. The new and tighter rules are in response to issues on buses and in classrooms in the last few years. (Johns Creek Herald)
3. A 17-year-old is facing 23 counts of terroristic threats after reportedly threatening to kill Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and his wife on social media. Quartavius Mender made these threats online saying that he would kill the Sheriff unless a high-profile defendant in a RICO investigation known as Young Thug was released from custody. Mender was arrested on Friday morning. (CBS 46)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Rotary Johns Creek North Fulton Classic Car Show At Newtown Park (11:00 AM)
• Saturday Latin Night Atlanta At Tony's Sports Grill Johns Creek (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Johns Creek Police Department on Jun. 8 for our JCPD Community Expo at Newtown Park, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet Chief Mark Mitchell and Officers and learn about new gun laws and safety. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Bell Road will be CLOSED for bridge removal and construction starting Monday, Jun. 6. The bridge, located over the Cauley Creek tributary between Rogers Circle (South) and Bellacree Road, will be removed and replaced. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Don't miss the next Johns Creek City Council work session & regular meeting: Monday, Jun. 6: 5:00 p.m. (work session) and 7:00 p.m. (regular meeting) at City Hall. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox Monday morning with your next update.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.