🌱 Johns Creek Municiple Elections Debate + Newtown Community Garden

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Variably cloudy and very warm. High: 76 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Some Fulton County cities, including Johns Creek and Alpharetta, are debating whether to run their own elections or to continue paying Fulton County to run them. Supporters of cities running their local elections argue that it would cost less than paying the county, especially after the county raised the price again. Those who opposed the idea are worried the election would suffer due to fewer voting locations, counting paper ballots by hand, and inexperienced management. President of the North Fulton NAACP, Kay Howell, said it would be harder for voters to participate with precinct closures and shortened early voting hours. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Now through Mar. 15, residents can submit their Newtown Community Garden applications to the Johns Creek Garden Association. The 52 four-foot by eight-foot garden plots and four raised beds will be assigned by a random drawing of all applicants. Click here for details on the garden and to apply. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The City of Johns Creek and the Johns Creek Police Department are hiring! Local job openings include mental health clinician, police records/GCIC clerk, building inspector, planner I/city arborist, and police officers. View the link to see all of the job requirements and job details and to apply. (City of Johns Creek)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Souls Grown Deep: A Collection Of Works By Gerald Burch And Ronald Sullivan At Johns Creek Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Storytime At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Energy Yoga At Ocee Branch Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Johns Creek Police Officer Patrick Carroll! After working in the JCPD Records Unit for the past year, Patrick is headed to the street as a uniform patrol officer. (Johns Creek PD via Instagram)
• Check out the many Park Place Programs in Johns Creek, designed for residents aged 62 and older! Events include Knitting and Crocheting, Dominoes, Wednesday Walkers, Bocce, Canasta, and more. (City of Johns Creek)
• On the hunt for a new place to live, or just curious about what else is out there? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a unique three-bedroom in nearby Duluth for $359,900! (Johns Creek Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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!