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🌱 Local Man Arrested For Terroristic Threats + JCHS Wrestling Nominee

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Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.


But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 67 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

  1. A man was arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail last week after being accused of threatening at least two Atlanta gay bars. He allegedly made threatening social media posts toward The Heretic and Felix's. Atlanta Police said he was charged with terroristic threats, but did not disclose whether it was a misdemeanor or felony charge — it can be either under Georgia law, depending on the nature of the threat. (11 Alive)
  2. Will Lipsitz, a member of the Johns Creek High School Wrestling team, has been nominated as a candidate for SBLive's "Georgia High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 21 to Nov. 25." The public can vote for their chosen candidate from now until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 4. (Scorebook Live)
  3. The City of Johns Creek reminds the community to provide input on the Buice Road Trail (Spruill Road to Haverhill Lane / TSPLOST II Project) on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall! Click here to learn more and to post on the online public comment form on Dec 7. (City of Johns Creek)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

  • Preschool Adventures: Birds and Reptiles At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
  • Dinner with Santa At The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell (4:00 PM)
  • Milton Chorus Night At Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant in Alpharetta (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Businesses in the Johns Creek area are searching for full-time and part-time employees. Click the link to see the latest job openings in your area including Fitness Studio Sales Coordinator, Corporate Program Account Manager, Junior Carpenter, and more. (Johns Creek Patch)
  • Johns Creek High School posted the complete sports schedule for the week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Click here to see the schedule. (Johns Creek Athletics via Twitter)
  • Congratulations to Accreditation Manager Valerie Johnson for six years of service to the Johns Creek Police Department. Ms. Johnson currently serves as the Officer of the Chief. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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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!

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