🌱 Johns Creek Candidate Au Speaks On Voting + Fulton Board Applicants

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Johns Creek Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 59 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Suburbs in Georgia and other swing states around the country have helped Democrats win in the past couple of years, but, according to some, that may not be the case this election. Democratic state Senator Michelle Au, an anesthesiologist running for the statehouse in Johns Creek, recently spoke at a candidate debate hosted by high school students. Au thinks the suburbs will keep voting Democrat and said, "The way this area has changed, and the way it's changed rapidly, has come under notice after the 2020 election, when Georgia flipped blue, due to turnout in areas like this." (GPB News)
2. Fulton County Schools provided more information about the board of education applicants. The board is searching for someone to take over for Gail Dean who will retire at the end of this month. The selected applicant will serve for the rest of Dean's term until the end of 2024. View the link to learn more about the seven remaining applicants. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Sierra Fowler, a sophomore from Johns Creek, was named the Women's Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week. She is currently second in the Peach Belt, second in shutouts, fourth in save percentage, and has a 0.81 goals against average. (Peach Belt Conference)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness – Barre At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (10:15 AM)
• Trunk or Treat At Johns Creek City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Open-Mic At Abbott At Abbott's Bar And Grill (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School Gladiators Academic Bowl team! They placed second in the Fulton County Schools Academic Bowl Championship. (Chris Shearer via Twitter)
• Reminder to all residents that early voting runs through Friday, Nov. 4! For a full list of early voting locations in Johns Creek, click here. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Don't miss the Whimsical Jar Workshop with Cathi Brostrom on Oct. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Johns Creek Arts Center! Click here for more information and to register. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

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Events:

• Heidi's Heavenly Cookies 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! (October 20)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at FTE's Back Porch Concert Series (October 21)
• Fall Fest at Christ the King Lutheran Church (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• COWBOY MOUTH with DAVE FRANKLIN at FTE Back Porch Concert Series! (October 22)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• 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 Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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!