🌱 Georgia DEA Warns Of Drug Cartels + City Board Volunteers Wanted

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Showers early in the morning. High: 56 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The Georgia Drug Enforcement Agency warned the community about a serious drug threat that is worse than ever. According to Special Agent in Charge Robert Murphy, drugs such as meth and fentanyl are found all over the Atlanta metro area. Murphy said Mexican drug cartels hide in plain sight in communities such as Johns Creek and Milton. The DEA said two drug cartels are still operating in the area. (WSB Radio)
2. The City of Johns Creek is seeking volunteers to serve on City boards and commissions. Residents who are interested and who have the time, ability, and desire to actively participate on the boards can nominate themselves for board positions. Potential board members must reside within the city limits and be able to attend two-thirds of the meetings within a calendar year. Click here to see more details and the application. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Calling all high school basketball fans: Score Atlanta's "Week 5 Boys Basketball Ratings" are now available. The Johns Creek High School basketball team was listed as number five in the Class 5A top ten. (Score Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Cooking & Crafts: Snowball Cookies At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A winter donation drive to benefit the patients at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta is going on now through Jan. 31. Donations of both new and gently used shoes and clothing can be made at the Mall Management Office on the lower level at Lenox Square. (Reporter Newspapers)
• Looking for your new local dream home? Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup to see upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a huge six-bedroom in Alpharetta. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Congratulations to Johns Creek Police Officer Herr! Herr placed second out of 147 runners at Saturday's Sugar Mill Special Olympic 5k Fundraiser. (JCPD via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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!