🌱 JCPD Arrests Door Dash Driver + Local In College Football Playoffs

Hello, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community.

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A passing afternoon shower. High: 60 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. On Dec. 30, Johns Creek police arrested a Door Dash driver for speeding at 100 miles per hour on McGinnis Ferry Road. When the driver eventually stopped, he told police he was speeding because he needed to get back to his girlfriend. He was then transported to Fulton County Jail. (Appen Media)
2. SBLive looked up where each player in the College Football Playoff semifinals played their final year of high school football and grouped them by state. Texas had the most players followed by Georgia, including Patrick Taylor of Johns Creek. (Scorebook Live)
3. The candidates for SBLive’s Georgia High School Athlete of the Week for Jan. 2 to Jan. 7 include Will Lipsitz of the Johns Creek Boys Wrestling team. Voting is open until Jan. 15 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday, Jan. 16. (Scorebook Live)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)
• Johns Creek Vitality Committee Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Virtual Open Mic At Johns Creek (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday, Jan. 10, as part of Traffic Law Tuesday, Johns Creek PD posted some school bus safety reminders including a visual of when to yield for a school bus in different situations to prevent any school bus-related injuries. (JCPD via Instagram)
• "Live2Lead," presented by Emory Creeks Hospital in Johns Creek, is taking place today, Jan. 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Critically acclaimed author, World-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, and Audie Awards Finalist Eric Thomas, Ph.D. will speak about his new book, "You Owe You" and his life. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• It's always good to be up-to-date on the local housing market, whether you own your home or not. Check out the homes for sale in the Johns Creek area including a five-bedroom in nearby Suwanee for $400,000. (Johns Creek Patch)

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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!