🌱 Johns Creek Local Reports Larceny + Election Security & Process

Good morning, Johns Creek! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. On Apr. 4, a Johns Creek woman reported larceny to the Johns Creek PD when she never received a cell phone she ordered. According to the victim, in March she ordered a $1,886 Apple iPhone 13 from Comcast to her business at MCGold Skincare on Jones Bridge Road. She received a notification that said another woman signed for the package, even though the victim said she is the sole owner and operator of the business. Comcast requested that the victim obtain a police report. (Appen Media)
2. At the Apr. 17 legislative update breakfast sponsored by the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke about streamlining the voting process, election security, and bringing Election Day voter wait times to under an hour. Johns Creek City councilmembers Stacy Skinner, Bob Erramilli, and Larry DiBiase, as well as Mayor John Bradberry, attended the event. (Appen Media)
3. The City of Johns Creek expects the Barnwell/Holcomb Bridge intersection project to be completed this summer, weather permitting. The construction, which includes grading and utility relocation, is ongoing. (City of Johns Creek)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Movies at Ocee: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse At Ocee Library (3:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Despite a nationwide decrease in housing starts and permits, the number of residential construction permits issued in Georgia increased by 14 percent between 2021-2022. Visit the link for more insights on year-over-year changes in residential construction in Georgia and across the country. (Point2)
• The City of Johns Creek has made it a priority to re-establish the connection between Creekside Park and McGinnis Ferry Road along the Johns Creek tributary. (Noth Fulton News via Twitter)
• Mike Bodker, Johns Creek’s first mayor in 2006, gave advice to the first mayor of the newly-created City of Mableton. Bodker said, "Stay focused on your priorities and the priorities of the citizens who asked you to form that city." (11Alive.com WXIA)

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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!