🌱 Fulton County Inmate 'Eaten Alive By Bugs' + State Of City Address

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A Fulton County Jail inmate was allegedly "eaten alive by insects and bed bugs" in his cell and his family is demanding answers. On Jun. 12, 2022, 35-year-old Lashawn Thompson was arrested and detained on a misdemeanor battery charge. On Sep. 12, 2022, Thompson "was found dead, infested with bed bugs and insects," according to Michael B. Harper, an attorney representing Thompson's three siblings. Harper and Thompson's family are calling "for the closure and replacement of the Fulton County Jail, and to request a criminal investigation into the death of Lashawn Thompson." (Newsweek)
2. The City of Johns Creek is inviting the community to the annual State of the City Address on Thursday, Apr. 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Chattahoochee High School. Mayor John Bradberry will give an address and the city will "highlight last year's accomplishments while looking forward to our strategic priorities and continued progress in 2023." The event is free, but attendees must RSVP here. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
3. Goalkeeper Jenna Sapong, of Northview High School in Johns Creek, has been officially added to the Auburn University soccer team. Auburn soccer and head coach Karen Hoppa said, "We are really excited to add Jenna to our 2023 class. She is a very athletic goalkeeper with a lot of potential, and she will bring depth to that very important position." (Auburn Tigers Official Athletic Site)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Feeding Fridays At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (8:00 AM)
• Live Music - Ben Wade Band At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Shakespeare In The Park At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A former Fulton County detention officer, 33-year-old Wanquilla Anthony, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies. She is accused of falsifying her time sheet in order to collect tens of thousands of dollars on overtime pay. (WSB-TV)
• Fulton County's population grew by more than 12,000 residents as "remote work winds down." (Subscription: Biz Journals)
• Mitzy, an adorable Siberian Husky dog with two different colored eyes, is waiting for her forever family! See Mitzy and more adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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!