🌱 Inmate Bites Fulton County Deputy's Ear Off + Secret Gardens Tour

Good morning, everybody. It's Tuesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 72 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. On Friday, Apr. 7, a female Fulton County deputy was attacked by an inmate, who reportedly bit off a portion of the deputy's ear. After the incident on Friday, Fox 5 spoke to the Fulton County Jail and learned that deputies are also causing problems, along with the inmates. One deputy was allegedly opening doors for an inmate, other officers might have allowed inmates to order from restaurants, and allegedly, a female officer was caught being intimate with an inmate. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. On May 6, Johns Creek Beautification will host the Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community tour at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. The host and executive producer of PBS’s “Growing a Greener World,” Lamp'l, will sign his new book, “The Vegetable Gardening Book” and give a presentation on local vegetable gardening. There will also be six home gardens featured, each with a musical ensemble or solo performer and visual artists. (Appen Media)
3. The City of Johns Creek is promoting a "special artwork-filled tunnel" running under Medlock Bridge Road. The tunnel connects pedestrians to the local businesses and restaurants just south of McGinnis Ferry Road. Mural artists Hanif Kureshi and William Massey created the mesmerizing, overlapping geometric shapes that decorate the tunnel. The art symbolizes Johns Creek's geography and is inspired by the city's history and diverse ethnicity. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - H.I.I.T. At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:00 AM)
• City Council Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Businesses across the Johns Creek area are looking for new part-time and full-time employees. Check out the latest job openings in the Johns Creek area, including Shipping and Receiving Clerk, CDL Class B Driver, and Business Operations Specialist. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Join the City of Johns Creek for the Johns Creek International Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 29, on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Johns Creek City Council will meet today, Apr. 11, for a 5:00 p.m. work session. View the agendas and watch the meetings online here. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. 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!