🌱 Johns Creek Leaders In 2022 + Johns Creek Mayor End Of Year Speech

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top four stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Appen Media looked back at the changes in Johns Creek and its leadership in 2022. John Bradberry became the city's second mayor on Jan. 11, 2022. And the Johns Creek City Council made some major decisions to improve the community, including the Town Center project, TSPLOST II, Cauley Creek Park, and the Arts, Culture & Entertainment (ACE) Committee. (Appen Media)
2. Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry wrote about Johns Creek's many accomplishments in 2022. Bradberry said this past year was "filled with much progress and achievement." He described the highlights of the five strategic initiatives that were decided at the City Council retreat in January 2022, including the Town Center, TSPLOST II, Tech Park, and the Legacy Center. Bradberry fully expects "2023 to be another year full of challenges and opportunities to further advance our community" and he wishes the Johns Creek community a happy and prosperous New Year. (Appen Media)
3. Haynes Bridge Road re-opened yesterday, Dec. 27, but the City of Johns Creek advises drivers to use caution in the area. On Sunday, Dec. 25, Haynes Bridge Road between Haynesbrooke Lane and Alvin Road was closed due to a large water main break. The water was shut off and crews worked on the roadway until the afternoon of Dec. 27. (City of Johns Creek)
4. The City of Johns Creek announced Park Place will be closed from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 due to a broken pipe in the building. All activities and programs are canceled for this week. (City of Johns Creek)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• $3.00 Winter Family Flicks: Trolls At Area 51: Aurora Cineplex in Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Dino Safari Atlanta: A Walk-Thru Adventure At North Point Mall in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Open Mic At Abbott's Bar and Grill (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• More than 50 Girl Scouts at Wilson Creek Elementary School in Johns Creek launched a school-wide Thanksgiving food drive for the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry. The Girl Scouts collected more than 1,000 nonperishable food items that were perfect for Thanksgiving meals. (Appen Media)
• Congratulations to Johns Creek High School junior Kendrick McWilliams Jr.! He accepted an invitation to the Georgia Elite Classic. (Georgia Elite Classic via Twitter)
• Looking for a new home in the Johns Creek area or just want to stay up-to-date on the local real estate market? Check out the latest homes for sale in your area, including a three-bedroom with a "contemporary linear fireplace" in nearby Alpharetta. (Johns Creek Patch)
  

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!