🌱 Johns Creek Man Loses Thousands To Bitcoin Scam + Shakerag Park

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. On Dec. 21, a man told the Johns Creek Police that he was swindled out of $16,500 the previous week — this was the third time he had been swindled through bitcoin-related scams. The scam was using the website Bivavothe.com, and the man thought it was a sister website to the legitimate BitVavo.com. The man said he has been in direct contact with a woman about the funds and that he would cooperate with the police in giving them all the information he had about her. (Appen Media)
2. Yesterday, Jan. 5, renovations began on the Shakerag Park restrooms near the athletic fields. The City of Johns Creek announced the restrooms will be closed during construction, which is expected to be completed in late February. Park-goers can still use the restrooms near the Shakerag Park entrance, which will be open. (City of Johns Creek)
3. A contract medical assistant was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the Fulton County Jail. According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Ebonee Grant was accused of trying to conceal marijuana and tobacco products as she entered the jail to begin her shift but was caught at the security checkpoint. The investigation is ongoing. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• 2023 Goal Setting And Writing Meetup At Divine Coffee (9:30 AM)
• Hike: Jones Bridge At Jones Bridge Unit, Chattahoochee National Recreation Area (10:00 AM)
• Yoga At Fulton County Library System – Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Johns Creek posted an update on the Cauley Creek Park construction. Despite wet conditions, the underpass was backfilled, approximately 80 percent of the 5K trail was installed, and the main concrete plaza near the athletic fields has been poured. Next, the parking lots near the courts will be graded. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• On Jan. 4, Commissioner Bridget Thorne was sworn in as a new member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. She represents District 1 which includes Johns Creek and parts of Roswell, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs. (Fulton County GA via Twitter)
• Meet Soy and Bean, two adorable and small Jindo puppies, who are looking for their forever homes. View the link to see Soy, Bean, and more adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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— 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!