🌱 Election Day Lines + Johns Creek Operation Winter Wonderland

Good morning, everybody! Rose Mendez here with your Tuesday edition of the Johns Creek Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with rain tapering off. High: 61 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Today, Dec. 6, is Election Day for the runoff between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Wait times to vote could be significant, just like the long early in-person voting lines, due to the shortened early voting period. Many counties, including Fulton, post the wait times online so voters can check before heading to the polls. Georgians can find their designated precinct location, wait times for voting lines, and other voting information on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page. (Nonstop Local KULR8 News)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department's Citizens Auxiliary Police Services (CAPS) is donating holiday trees and decorations to Johns Creek families in need. Community members can nominate a family in need for "Operation Winter Wonderland" here by Dec. 12 at noon. (Johns Creek PD)
3. The City of Johns Creek invites the community to the Public Input Meeting for the Buice Road Trail Project tomorrow, Dec. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall. The project aims to create a trail, or wide sidewalk, on Buice Road between Spruill Road and Haverhill Lane. If you cannot attend in person, there is an online public comment form that will be available on Dec. 7 here. (City of Johns Creek)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Holiday Artist’s Market At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures: Plants And Flowers At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Dino Safari: A Walk-Through Adventure At North Point Mall, Alpharetta (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Many employers in the Johns Creek area are looking for full-time, part-time, and temporary employees. The latest job openings in your area include Service Manager, Senior Packaging Engineer, CDL Driver Class B, and Supplier Enablement Specialist. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The City of Johns Creek thanks everyone who attended the "Holly Jolly Block Party" on Saturday, Dec. 3! The City posted pictures of the event, including the 40-foot Christmas tree, Santa, llamas, inflatables, and more. Click the link to see all the pictures from the event. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Police Department posted tips for avoiding package thefts by "porch pirates" during the holiday season! Track your package, ask your neighbor to receive the package for you if you cannot be there when it is scheduled to arrive, install a doorbell or security camera, or have the packages left in a special location or at your work. (JCPD via Instagram)

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• Free Photography Event: "Ideas For Great Holiday Family Photos" (December 8)
• Halcyon Hosts Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Bar Crawl with the Grinch (December 15)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Pops! (December 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. 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!