🌱 JCPD Finds Missing 11-Year-Old + Johns Creek Public Art Sculpture

Hello, everybody! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The Johns Creek Police Department posted that missing 11-year-old Janayah Richardson was located and returned home. She went missing around 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 12 in the area of Johns Creek Commons. On Oct. 12 around 10:50 p.m., the JCPD announced she was found safe. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
2. The Johns Creek City Council has selected New York-based artist Ilan Averbuch to repurpose the historic Rogers Bridge steel into a public art piece. The piece will celebrate the connection between Johns Creek and Duluth. The proposed sculpture, which will be approximately 18 feet tall, is expected to be completed in nine months. (Appen Media)
3. Johns Creek City Council recently approved an agreement with Fulton County Schools to improve coordinated response to critical incidents that occur on school grounds. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizes the working relationship between the schools and the Johns Creek Police Department. The Johns Creek Police Department and the school's first joint training for response and command to critical incidents are planned for later this month. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Yoga At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (11:00 AM)
• Food Truck: Manny Sazon Colombian Street Food At Six Bridges Brewing (4:00 PM)
• Feeding Fridays At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:00 PM)
• Live Music: The Spinoffs At Abbott's Bar and Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A beautiful red-brick, three-bedroom home is for sale on St. Simonds Court in Johns Creek! Click the link to see the latest homes on the market in your area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Meet Bruce, an adorable American Staffordshire Terrier, who is looking for his forever family! Browse the list at the link and find Bruce and many more adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Dropping off and picking up people at Shakerag Park will now be easier! The parking area closest to the athletic fields has been re-striped into a drop-off/pick-up circle. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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• '84: A Van Halen Tribute at FTE Back Porch! (October 15)
• DutchCrafters Alpharetta Showroom Grand Opening (October 15)
• AAA Just Drive Teen Event (October 15)
• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek Sat Oct 15, 2022 (October 15)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 17)
• Understanding Mood, Genetics and the Environment's Effect on Brain Health (October 18)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• Revved Up Kids The Big Show (October 23)
• You're Invited to Fall Fest - Fall Fun for All at North Point Community Church (October 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!