🌱 Johns Creek To Host Candidate Debate + Nesbit Ferry Road Project

Good morning, Johns Creek! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. State Senate and House candidates will face off in a debate moderated by Johns Creek students. On Sep. 28, Student Leadership Johns Creek will host three pairs of rival candidates beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Northview High School. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The Roswell City Council approved an agreement with Johns Creek for the $8.5 million TSPLOST II Nesbit Ferry Road project. Johns Creek City Council had already approved the project. View the link for details. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Yesterday, Sep. 2, a suspect driving a Dodge Durango was fleeing the Cobb County police during a traffic stop and drove into Fulton County. Georgia State Patrol said the suspect was driving on the wrong side of the road when the Dodge collided with a Honda Pilot near Roosevelt Highway and Delano Road. The driver in the Honda died at the scene of the crash and the suspect driving the Doge was arrested. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Summer Concert Series: Ansley Steward Band and Lilac Wine At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in Newtown Park (6:00 PM)
• White Luna Labor Day Weekend Dinner & Latin Night At Tony's Sports Grill (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A reminder that the Suicide Awareness & Prevention Event is on Sep. 8 at the Johns Creek Baptist Church. This event will provide insight into the leading causes and signs of suicidal behavior while also dismantling its deadly myths. Click here to register and learn more. (Instagram)
• The Johns Creek Police Department posted about a lost puppy found at Cameron Parc Drive and State Bridge Road. A healthy gray Pit mix female puppy that was uncollared and unchipped. View the link to see a video of the puppy, and email Officer Drake at Daniel.drake@johnscreekga.gov if you can help get her home. (Twitter)
• It's that time of year again: time for the Fall Student and Member Showcase! Click here to visit the Johns Creek Arts Center website and learn more. (Facebook)

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Events:

• $ 3.00 Movies All Day-National Cinema Day-Sat Sept 3rd at Aurora Cineplex (September 3)
• White Luna Labor Day weekend Dinner & Latin Night ATL Sat Sept 3, 2022 (September 3)
• Mind, Mood and Motion - Free Parkinson's Disease Educational Program (September 8)
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Job listings:

• Early Childcare Teacher (Details)
• Special Needs Caregiver Part Time (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox on Tuesday 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!