🌱 Johns Creek Approves Town Center Tunnel + Lane Extension Project

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Very warm and more humid. High: 79 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The Johns Creek City Council approved the Town Center Pedestrian Crossing project that will create a pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road. The arch culvert underpass will connect the restaurants and stores on the west side of Ga. 141/Medlock Bridge Road to the Town Center. The city council approved a $305,000 engineering contract with Michael Baker for the project, which is being funded by the TSPLOST II. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. On Feb. 21, the City of Johns Creek staff broke ground on the Autrey Mill Middle School right-turn lane extension project! Workers are extending the turn lane and accompanying sidewalk by 400 feet to help vehicles turn into the school easier. The extended turn lane is expected to decrease traffic delays on Old Alabama during peak school traffic. Construction is expected to be complete this spring. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
3. The Kids Legend Club, a group of local high school, elementary, and middle school students, volunteered to help with cool season planting at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Garden in Johns Creek. The Kids Legend Club helps clean trails and parks, monitor creeks, nurture animals at the Nature Preserve, assist in activities for children with special needs, provide tutoring for students, and more. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Souls Grown Deep: A Collection of Works By Gerald Burch And Ronald Sullivan At Johns Creek Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Men's Happy Hour Networking: Johns Creek Chamber At YiFan Kitchen (4:00 PM)
• Cook & Eat With Chef Fan At YiFan Central Kitchen (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School boys' soccer team! With only three minutes left in the game, Johns Creek scored twice to win against rival Chattahoochee 2-1. (JCHS Soccer via Twitter)
• The Johns Creek High School (3-0) girls' lacrosse team was ranked number two for the girls' Class 5A-6A Week 2 Lacrosse Rankings. The team currently has a 3-0 record and recently jumped up six spots in the ranking after a win against South Forsyth. (Score Atlanta)
• Online house hunting is a great start, but pictures can't capture all the details or the vibe of a home. For the next step, check out the upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a four-bedroom in nearby Alpharetta on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all soon 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!