🌱 City Council Approves Jones Bridge Road Contract + Flooding Project

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The Johns Creek City Council has approved $3 million contracts to "improve multi-modal connectivity" along Jones Bridge Road between Douglas Road and McGinnis Ferry Road. The contracts include a $2,571,441 construction contract with Summit Construction and Development. It is part of the TSPLOST I project. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The City of Johns Creek's next infrastructure project, for the stormwater utility adopted in 2021, is to alleviate flooding in the Foxworth subdivision. The city has approved a $398,325 contract with Construction 57 and a $41,000 contract with Lowe Engineers. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) is investigating multiple people who used counterfeit $50 bills at the Walgreens on East Johns Crossing on Jan. 22. According to an employee, a man and woman reloaded a gift card for $300 with the fake $50 bills. Around the same time, the employee said another woman asked for change in the amount of $800 and gave the cashier counterfeit $50 bills. The JCPD has video surveillance footage of the suspects. (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• AARP Free Tax Preparation At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library (10:00 AM)
• Cooking And Crafts At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve And Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Beginner Calligraphy At The Creek Cafe & Gelato (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plans are underway for a Juneteenth celebration in Johns Creek! Mark your calendars for the scheduled event on Jun. 17 at Newtown Park. (Subscription: Johns Creek Herald)
• Applications for a spot in the Newtown Community Garden open next Wednesday, Feb. 15! The Community Garden is open to any Johns Creek resident interested in planting and maintaining a small garden space; click here to learn more. (City Johns Creek via Twitter)
• There's no comparison to seeing a house in-person versus online. Check out the upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a beautiful six-bedroom in nearby Duluth on Saturday, Feb. 11. (Johns Creek Patch)

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— 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!