🌱 Fulton Co. Jail Detention Officer Fired + Juneteenth Volunteers

Hello all. It's me, Amy Mayo, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with drenching t-storms. High: 79 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in and around Johns Creek:

1. Monique Clark, 31, a detention officer of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, has been fired and arrested after being accused of using excessive force in the process of an inmate exchange between Fulton Co. Jail and Alpharetta police. The incident, which took place on Jun. 5, was recorded by the body-worn cameras of the Alpharetta officers, and Clark was fired shortly thereafter. Clark has been charged with felony counts of aggravated assault and violation of oath by a public officer, as well as a misdemeanor count of reckless conduct, per Fulton Sheriff Pat Labatt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The City of Johns Creek is actively seeking volunteers for their upcoming Juneteenth Celebration at Newtown Park on Saturday, Jun. 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Various volunteer positions are available, such as assisting vendors, greeting attendees, supporting food vendors, helping at the art center, and providing assistance during performances. Sign up and learn more about available positions here. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
3. Nearby Sandy Springs residents are settling in to a year's worth of detours and delays as a consequence of work on the Georgia 400 to repair several bridges. Pitts Roads Bridge is among those repairs and will remain closed for a year after the commencement of repairs, which began on Monday, Jun. 12. The expected completion date for renovations in April of 2024, and a rundown of the ongoing detours can be found at the link. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Johns Creek:

Wednesday, June 14

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Barre At The Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (10:15 AM)
• Storytime At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (10:30 AM)
• Reclaim Your Health At Another Broken Egg Cafe (11:30 AM)
• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Corporal Lemke and K9 Pandora of the Johns Creek Police Department made a visit to the rising kindergarten class of Mount Pisgah's Vacation Bible School. Pictures are available at the link! (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Johns Creek offered thanks to everyone who attended the Lightyear showing at Newtown Park! The next Movies at the Park event will feature the DC League of Super-Pets (PG) on Friday, Jul. 14! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Skinner, Councilor Erin Elwood, and members of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce helped welcome YiFan Restaurant & Event Center to the local business community on Monday, Jun. 12, with an official groundbreaking ceremony! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.