🌱 Johns Creek Election + City Council Votes On Bicycles + Roll Call

Hello again, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The midterm election is coming to a close and today, Nov. 8, is the last day to vote. In Johns Creek, Deb Powell and Kirsten Moore have been knocking on doors and talking to neighbors to get more people to vote. Deb said she can make a difference by talking to neighbors because "in a city the size of Johns Creek with 80,000 inhabitants, victory can be decided within 12 votes." (Lookcharms.com)
2. The Johns Creek City Council recently approved an updated ordinance on bicycles. The ordinance allows persons 18 years of age or younger to ride bicycles on sidewalks and allows persons of all ages to ride bicycles on public multi-use trails that are at least eight feet wide. The council members have been amending the city code to encourage multi-modal transportation to fulfill the vision of Johns Creek as a multi-modal transportation city. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Johns Creek Police Department will have a "Roving Roll Call" next week. All are welcome to come and watch roll call, ask questions, and meet the officers. The event will take place at Masjid Jafar Al-Rahmah Community Center on Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Preschool Adventures: Birds And Reptiles At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Full Band Open Mic At Joe's Bar & Restaurant in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School Cheer team! The team is advancing to the State Competition. (Fulton County Schools via Twitter)
• Looking for a new job in the Johns Creek area? View the link to see the latest job openings including Sales Support Coordinator, Field Service Supervisor, and Retreat Operations Coordinator. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours" with David Peterson is on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Outdoor Bird Supplies! All are welcome to the free monthly networking function that is hosted by a different Chamber member each month. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• Holiday Market | Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green at Crabapple Market (November 11)
• King's Ridge Christian School Hosts Preview Week (November 11)
• Christmas Festival at Lanier Tech (November 12)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Veterans Day Salute! (November 12)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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!