🌱 Fulton Co. Mother In Jail, Waives Appearance + Board Of Elections

Hello, friends! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

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Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 85 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. On May 15, a Fulton County mother who is facing charges of felony murder and cruelty to children waived her first appearance before a judge. Asia Calabrese-Lewis, 24, is accused of drowning her one-year-old daughter in a pond in Sandy Springs, about 18 miles from Johns Creek. Nirvana Oliver, 22 months old, died at the hospital after she was found in a narrow retention pond. Calabrese-Lewis is currently in custody at the Fulton County Jail. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Former Commissioner Lee Morris, a Republican, was nominated as chairman of the Fulton County Board of Elections by Fulton Commission Chairman Robb Pitts, a Democrat. Some are worried this could "flip" or change the control of elections oversight from Democrat to Republican because 73 percent of Fulton County has supported and voted for Democrats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The roster for who is playing at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill is now available. Anthony Cordes, of Johns Creek, is one of 20 PGA Professionals who qualified through the PGA Professional Championship. With 156 golfers, the PGA Championship at Oak Hill is the first full-field major Championship. (Golf.com)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - H.I.I.T. At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:00 AM)
• Tennis Begins With Love Charity Event At St. Ives Country Club (8:30 AM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)
• Le'Moine Live Presents: 3rd Tuesdays R&B Night! At Beaumonde Cigar Bar & Restaurant in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Johns Creek is seeking community input on the revitalization plan for the Medlock Bridge Road at State Bridge Road intersection. Help your community and provide feedback at a meeting on Thursday, Jun. 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. Click here for details. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Check out the City of Johns Creek's new free outdoor fitness class, Cardio Strength! Classes take place on Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. beginning on Jun. 3, through Saturday, Aug. 26. Click here to see the full schedule of all the free classes. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Many local employers throughout Johns Creek are searching for new full-time and part-time employees! Check out the latest job opportunities including Senior Healthcare Service Center Specialist, Drop and Hook | CDL-A Truck Driver | Regional, and Administrative Office Support - Remote. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. 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!