🌱 $250K For Nesbit Ferry Road Project + LOST Agreement Finalized

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 48 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The Johns Creek City Council recently approved a $250,000 engineering contract with Practical Design Partners for the Nesbit Ferry Road corridor improvements, a project in which Johns Creek and Roswell are formal partners. Johns Creek will lead and manage the project, contributing $7.5 million from Johns Creek's TSPLOST II funding, while Roswell maintains ownership and maintenance responsibility for Nesbit Ferry Road, contributing $1 million from Roswell's TSPLOST II funding. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. On Dec. 14, Fulton County and its 15 cities finally finalized an agreement over the $3 billion local option sales tax (LOST). The agreement gives Fulton County about 10 percent of total revenues generated over the 10-year life of LOST and the cities receive the remainder of the revenue. Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry said the agreement provides a "softer
   landing," because the county gets a staggered increase from 4.9 to 9.9 percent. Bradberry said the city gets the same tax cut next year, but over time the city's percentage will decrease and the county's percentage will increase. (Appen Media)
3. Show your support for first responders and put up your best outdoor display of lights for Johns Creek PD's "Light Up The Night: Christmas Light Contest!" Register by Dec. 31 for a chance to win "best first responder display" or "best-decorated house." Winners will be announced on Jan. 3. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra: A Kids' Christmas At Johns Creek United Methodist Church (2:30 PM)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Pops! At Johns Creek United Methodist Church(7:30 PM)
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Latin Night Atlanta At Tony's Sports Grill Johns Creek (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shelly McCook, a drama teacher at Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek, is retiring in June to return to the stage! Read about her time working in Johns Creek schools and more at the link. (Appen Media)
• On Dec. 14, the ribbon cutting of Cancer & Blood Specialists of Georgia was a success! Mayor John Bradberry, Council Member Bob Erramilli, and the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cancer & Blood Specialists of Georgia to Johns Creek! (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• In case you missed it: The Johns Creek City Council unanimously approved the new TC-X zoning classification (Town Center Mixed Use District) for Medley, a 42-acre development at the intersection of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway that will be part of the city's future 192-acre Town Center. (Appen Media)

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Events:

• 🎄🎁 Sale - Christmas Gift Market at the Cumming Arts Center (December 17)
• The Children's Nutcracker (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Latin Night Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek Dec 17th (December 17)
• Christmas Lights at North Point Community Church (December 18)
• Christmas Eve Carols Service at Influencers Church Alpharetta (December 24)
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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!