🌱 Glass Recycling At Ocee + Local Speaks About Dec. Shooting + Scam

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Residents have dropped off more than 20,000 pounds of glass at the glass recycling bin at Ocee Park in Johns Creek, which opened in early October. Johns Creek Assistant to the City Manager Olivia Ammons said many residents were frustrated because local waste haulers no longer accept glass curbside. Now the community can recycle any color glass, as long as residents remove lids and rinse the glass before drop-off. (Appen Media)
2. Johns Creek resident Heather Quiggle, who was shot six times on Dec. 19 by her ex-boyfriend Abdul Batin Azzaam Rashid, spoke about the night of the incident. Both Quiggle and her boyfriend, who was shot three times, survived the attack in her home on Plantation Bridge Drive. Quiggle said, "He just opened the door and started firing on us." Her son, Seth, heard the shots and ran to the neighbor's house for help. Police said Rashid, who was found the next day, killed himself. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. On Dec. 15, a woman contacted the Johns Creek Police Department after almost getting scammed. A man, who called her pretending to be her son, said he was in jail on a DUI charge. He also said he had broken his nose, which is why his voice sounded different. A person claiming to be his lawyer reached out and said to get $28,000 for the alleged son's bail. As the woman started to get the money together, her real son called and she realized she was being scammed. The woman did not lose any money, but she had given the caller her home address and was concerned. (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Cook & Eat with Chef Fan At Yifan Central Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Karaoke Dance Party At Abbott's Bar and Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Ocee Library in Johns Creek is closed until further notice due to water damage caused by frozen pipes. There are emergency teams working on the libraries, but the Fulton County Library System has yet to announce a reopening date. (Appen Media)
• The City of Johns Creek Lunar New Year Celebration is on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Newtown Park! The family-friendly event includes cultural performances, traditional food, local vendors, and kids' activities. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• House hunting online is good, but there is nothing like seeing a home in person. Check out upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a beautiful four-bedroom in Suwanee. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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!