🌱 Construction On McGinnis Ferry Road + Convicted Of Blizzy​'s Murder

Hello all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 73 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Starting Monday, Oct. 3, Atlanta Gas Light crews will begin work on the McGinnis Ferry Improvement Project. A natural gas distribution pipeline will be installed along McGinnis Ferry Road, from east of Bell Road to Scales Road. While work is conducted, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., motorists can expect intermittent delays. Click here for more information. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
2. On Wednesday, Sep. 28, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced that a third man was convicted of murder in the shooting death of Atlanta rapper Blizzy. Sheldon Dooley was sentenced to two life sentences plus 45 years. (11 Alive)
3. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Johns Creek was featured in Atlanta Magazine's "50 Ways to Play Outside Atlanta and Beyond." Autrey Mill has created new weekly event called "Feeding Friday," where guests get a hands-on opportunity to feed turtles, frogs, bunnies, ducks, goats, chickens, and snakes. (Atlanta Magazine)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta At Tony's Sports Grill (9:00 PM)
• Summer Concert Series: Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park (6:00 PM)
• Live Music: Liquid Southern At Abbott's Bar and Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thomas Landeck, a freshman prospect out of Johns Creek HS, showed "great versatility" at the Freshman Showcase! According to NGS Hoops, Landeck's "length, ability to handle the ball, and knock down mid to long range shots makes him a well rounded freshman prospect." (NGS Hoops via Twitter)
• The Rock Art Snake at Autry Mill is growing! Stop by any time during Autry Mill business hours and add your own brightly painted rock to the art snake! (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month is now over, but JCPD will continue to fight stigma and proudly claim "We Are No Shame!" Click here to join the No Shame Movement. (JCPD via Instagram)

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• “Big Psychic Fair” this weekend (October 1)
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• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek Sat Oct 1, 2022 (October 1)
• Painting Classes for Adults (October 3)
• 4wk Salsa & Bachata class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Ballroom Impact (October 3)
• 15th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival (October 8)
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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.

— 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!