🌱 District 1 Fulton County Election + Local On Political Podcast

Morning, friends. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, but cooler. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Voters will choose the next District 1 Fulton County Commission seat, which includes Johns Creek and three other cities. Democrat Maggie Goldman and Republican Bridget Thorne are running for the open seat. At the link, you can learn what the candidates said during interviews with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Shruthi Balachander, a Georgia Secretary of State Ambassador and member of Student Leadership Johns Creek, joined the panel for a special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast. The panel discussed the debates for local races in the north Metro Atlanta community by the Student Leadership Johns Creek. View the link to read more and to listen to the podcast. (Appen Media)
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Today in Johns Creek:

• Homeschool Adventures: Science, Seasons, and Tsunamis At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures: Science and Seasons At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: early voting started yesterday, Monday, Oct. 17 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4! There are three early voting locations in Johns Creek. Park Place at Newtown, Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, and Ocee Library. Click here for more information. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Police Department thanks all the students at Northview Highschool that donated to Trunk or Treat! Join the fun at Johns Creek City Hall this Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Johns Creek Police Department via Twitter)
• The Johns Creek & Forsyth County Drug Task Force and One Johns Creek will host a parent-to-parent webinar called "Drug Trends in Johns Creek: How to Protect Our Children" on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click here to sign up. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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!