🌱 FC Chairman Warns Council About Jail Crisis + JCPD Reading Program

Good morning, hello! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town.

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts said blood will be on the hands of the Atlanta City council members whose actions are delaying the transfer of county inmates to the downtown city jail. According to Pitts, the overpopulation crisis at the county jail has already cost one inmate their life in September. While waiting on the council, nearly 500 county inmates are reportedly sleeping on the floor in doggie trays. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) launched the "Worth-It-Wednesdays" reading program, which was conceived by Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell. The JCPD will read to Fulton County School (FCS) elementary students in Johns Creek city district every Wednesday. Chief Mitchell said, "We want kids running to us not away from us." Johns Creek Police Communications Lieutenant Officer Debra Coble said, "The biggest benefit is building that bond with our community… and knowing that we are here for them." (Fulton County Schools News)
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Today in Johns Creek:

• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Chess Club At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (6:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Businesses, organizations, and community groups can apply to be part of the annual Trunk or Treat event! The event is on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall / Police Headquarters. Click here to apply and learn more. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Congratulations Johns Creek High School cheer team! They placed third for 6A at the Tiger Cheer Classic on Oct. 8. (Georgia HS Cheer via Twitter)
• This week the Johns Creek Police Department went to Findley Oaks! Officers guided the students as they walked to school, read to them, and introduced them to K-9 Pandora. (JCPD via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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!