🌱 Fulton County Jail Needs New Building + Local Dating Site Scam

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat said the Fulton County Jail needs to be replaced after a shakedown revealed over 200 homemade knives made out of pieces of broken walls. The Mar. 15 search made Labat realize that a new building is "vital to the protection of our staff and detainees in our care. Inmates are literally crafting shanks from the crumbling walls of the dilapidated facility." A new jail could cost about $2 billion. (11 Alive)
2. A local man reported a dating site scam to the Johns Creek Police on Mar. 5. According to the victim, he used the dating site called “asstok.com” and paid $800 for a date at the Hyatt Place Atlanta off Medlock Bridge Road on Feb. 11. The woman never showed up and the victim reported the money as fraud to his bank and received a refund. He was then threatened by a male via text message and email, who said he would behead him if he didn't send $2,500. (Appen Media)
3. The Georgia House voted to pass an amended version of Senate Bill 140 on Thursday, Mar. 16. The bill would ban surgical and hormonal treatment for those under the age of 18 with gender dysphoria and prosecute doctors who do treat them. Rep. Dr. Michelle Au (D-50, Johns Creek), an anesthesiologist and master of public health, said, "Simply put, SB140 amounts to state-mandated malpractice. Why should politicians be able to pass laws that supersede established medical care standards? And what patient would prefer their medical care be directed by a politician rather than a doctor?" (The Clayton Crescent)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: H.I.I.T. At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Tiltbrush VR Workshop At Ocee Branch (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Some people are trying to avoid the app TikTok due to privacy concerns or the addictive nature of the algorithm. Carla Birnbaum, a 45-year-old nonprofit community-engagement manager from Johns Creek, banned her two daughters from downloading the app, but her 12-year-old daughter’s friends send her screen recordings of TikTok posts. People can also view TikTok videos on Instagram Reels, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, and web browsers. (The Wall Street Journal)
• Johns Creek PD has one subject in custody due to a family violence warrant in the area of Palmeston Place and Lindeman Lane. The subject initially fled inside the residence, but several JCPD units were outside and able to contain the incident. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)
• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School (JCHS) Gladiators chess team! They finished second in the state. (Lead Gladiator via Twitter)

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• Social Security Seminar on March 22nd and 23rd at Gwinnett Technical College (March 22)
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• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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!