🌱 Johns Creek Officers Awarded Police Cross + Holly Jolly Block Party

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. On Nov. 7, five Johns Creek police officers were honored by the Johns Creek City Council for their work on an August homicide investigation. Johns Creek Police Sgt. George Hodge and officers Troy Morgan, Dominique Nguyen, Bradley Rosenquist, and Shafaa Sammander were presented the Police Cross awards by Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell. (Appen Media)
2. Johns Creek's first ever "Holly Jolly Block Party" is on Saturday, Dec. 3, at City Hall! There will be a tree decorating contest, musical performances, lighting the 40-foot city Christmas tree, holiday market vendors, "Elf Zone" of games and activities, food trucks, and more. Click here to apply for the tree decorating contest. (City of Johns Creek)
3. The Fulton County Board of Health and the Georgia Department of Public Health are working to make Women, Infant and Children (WIC) benefits more accessible through a new electronic system called GA-WIC. Recipients will receive a loadable benefit card, an eWIC, that will work like a debit card instead of paper vouchers. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Line Dancing At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A beautiful red-brick, five-bedroom home is for sale in nearby Duluth for $799,700. View the link to see more of the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School Wrestling team! Brock Hacker won first place in the 190-pound category, Connor Eggleston placed sixth in the 175-pound category, and Daniel Francino placed sixth in the 150-pound category. The team overall finished tenth out of 20. (Johns Creek Athletics via Twitter)
• Congratulations to the Johns Creek High School Academic Bowl teams! At the Commerce Bulldog Brawl, the A-team won first place and the B-team took fourth place. Both teams qualified for nationals! (Lead Gladiator via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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!