🌱 Fulton County Doctor Speaks On Rise In Suicide + New Bus Technology

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation data, an increasing number of kids in Georgia are dying by suicide. Dr. David Purselle, one of 55 psychiatrists in Fulton County who treats children, said, "From 2020 to 2021, we saw about a 60 percent increase in youth suicides." He said there are not enough mental health providers in the state to meet the growing demand, and those who do get a doctor suffer from the expensive costs. (11 Alive)
2. Fulton County Schools has a new way of dealing with the bus diver shortage. The schools are testing new high-tech equipment that allows them to communicate with traffic signals and request a green light as they approach. Two county school buses are now equipped with the technology, reducing driver's time on the road by at least 10 percent. (11 Alive)
3. The Walmart e-commerce fulfillment center in Fulton County will fire 1,458 employees by Dec. 2. According to a Walmart spokesperson, the company is converting the center to support its Walmart Fulfillment Services business. It isn't clear whether the downsizing of the Fulton Country facility is a sign that Walmart is rethinking its online ambitions; however, some analysts believe it should. (Supply Chain Dive)

Today in Johns Creek:

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• Open Mic At Abbott's Bar & Grill (6:30 PM)
• Vitality Committee Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A huge six-bedroom home with beautiful architecture is for sale on Kensington Court in Johns Creek! View the link to see the latest homes for sale in your area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Two Urban Wildlife Program staffers in Fulton County were forced to wrestle a 2-year-old buck in order to save it. The eight-point buck's antlers were entangled in someone's backyard hammock. The men were able to save the buck, but it made terrifying noises to try to scare the men away. Listen to the "snorts, growls, and bellows" in the video posted by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division. (The Telegraph)
• Ederra Bella Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa in Johns Creek was recognized as a 2022 Top Patient Rated Plastic Surgeon! View the link to read more. (Benzinga)

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— 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!