🌱 Johns Creek Council Approves $3M Contract + Shelter Emergency

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek City Council recently approved over $3M in construction contracts to improve multi-modal connectivity, including a bike lane and pedestrian trail, along Jones Bridge Road between Douglas Road and McGinnis Ferry Road. The city-approved contracts include a $2,571,441 construction contract with Summit Construction and Development, a $93,377 construction engineering and inspection task order with Lowe Engineers, and a $257,144 10-percent construction contingency. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Fulton County Animal Services has called its current situation an emergency. The shelter said 150 dogs are in danger of being euthanized if they do not get adopted in the coming days due to being exposed to the flu. According to the shelter, there is not enough space to properly isolate sick animals, which is causing the sick dogs to get worse and some have already passed away due to the illness. Officials said the most "critical" issue is finding homes as soon as possible for the 65 dogs housed at LifeLine Midtown Shelter. All dog adoption fees will be waived and no adoption appointment is needed. (WSB-TV)
3. Johns Creek's Summer Concert Series returns with September in the Park, an Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago tribute show, on Friday, May 5. The free concert, located at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park, will also feature food trucks. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and music starts at 7:00 p.m. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Fitness 108 At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (10:30 AM)
• Cook & Eat with Chef Fan At Yifan Central Kitchen (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Wednesday, May 3, The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit healthcare watchdog, released the spring 2023 hospital safety grades. Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Johns Creek received a "C." (Patch Georgia)
• The discount goods retailer, Tuesday Morning, announced it is going out of business and closing all 200 of its remaining stores. This includes the nearby Alpharetta store, located at 10945 State Bridge Road. (KVUE.com)
• Johns Creek Police Department posted a link sharing ways to combat human trafficking. View the U.S. Department of State website URL here to learn useful information about human trafficking and what you can do to help. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• CARS for CAUSES presented by Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton (May 6)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - With One Accord (May 6)
• Live Music Cinco De Mayo Latin Night Atlanta Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community Tour with Artists and Musicians! (May 6)
• Estate Planning Seminar at Milton City Hall - Community Place (May 9)
• Live Interview With Debra Stipe, Actress to benefit Saprea (May 9)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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!