🌱 Cauley Creek Park​ Update + FC Justice System Project Orca + Ebix

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Johns Creek today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; low humidity. High: 83 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A Johns Creek City Engineer detailed the construction progress at Cauley Creek Park on Tuesday. In a video posted to YouTube yesterday, Sep. 13, Johns Creek City Engineer Erica Madsen highlighted the progress at the 200+ acre park. Construction has been going on for over nine months, since the groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 13, 2021. (City of Johns Creek)
2. On Monday, Sep. 12, Commissioner Lee Morris provided updates on Project Orca. The project started at the end of 2021. According to leaders, the case resolution project is working. The Fulton County justice system is using the $75 million to help clear its court case backlog by hiring more staff. (CBS 46)
3. There will be an investigation into "potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors" at the Johns Creek-based company Ebix, Inc. The company provides on-demand infrastructure software exchanges and e-commerce services. The officers and directors may have caused damage to the company and its shareholders. Investors who purchased shares of Ebix, Inc. are asked to contact the Shareholders Foundation. (Open PR)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Barre At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park (10:15 AM)
• Storytime At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (10:30 AM)
• The Gumbo Show Live At Bliss Bar And Lounge (3:30 PM)
• Johns Creek Vitality Committee Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• September is Suicide Prevention and National Recovery Month. Join the Johns Creek Police Department in the "No Shame Movement," because there is No Shame in seeking help for mental health challenges and addiction. Click here to take the "No Shame Pledge." (Instagram)
• The City of Johns Creek is adding mulch to park playgrounds this week! Mulch will be installed at Newtown Park on Sep. 14, Morton Road Park on Sep. 14, Ocee Park on Sep. 15, and Shakerag Park on Sep. 15. (Facebook)
• Do you know how to properly dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs? Johns Creek has a prescription Drug Drop Box in the lobby at city hall that you can use Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Twitter)

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• Aurora Birthday Bash--BOGO Day & Free Carnival--Sun Sept 18th (September 18)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 20)
• Songs of the Season - a capella style (September 22)
• Leadership Labs Live with Bestselling Business Author Patrick Lencioni at North Point Church (September 27)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!