🌱 Johns Creek Public Participation Meeting + Drug Take-Back Event

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Johns Creek Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A Public Participation Meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 24. The meeting is for residents to learn, discuss, and provide input about rezoning for the Johns Creek Town Center area. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive. (City of Johns Creek)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department is participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Drug Take-Back event. Johns Creek residents can turn in expired or unused medication for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kroger parking lot, 10945 State Bridge Road. At Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11360 Lakefield Drive, there is now a permanent Drug Drop-Box that residents can use 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Johns Creek Police Department via Twitter)
3. Over the weekend, Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, Johns Creek Beautification, the The Rotary Club of Johns Creek, high school Interact Club students, and community members planted more than 1,000 flower bulbs at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The bulbs were planted as part of the Daffodils 4 Hope initiative on Saturday morning, Oct. 15! Click here to learn more about the Johns Creek's health and wellness strategic focus called Johns Creek Vitality, formerly iHeart Johns Creek. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

Today in Johns Creek:

• City Council Work Session At Johns Creek City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A beautiful three-bedroom with a large porch is for sale in nearby Alpharetta! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• This week the Johns Creek Police Department will be sharing information about domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is in an emergency, please call 911 and get help immediately. The National Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233. There is a lot of information and help available online at thehotline.org. You can also Text "START" to 88788. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Congratulations Johns Creek High School cheer team! The team won seventh place in the 6A competition at the South Forsyth Cheer Classic. (Georgia HS Cheerleading)

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Events:

• Heidi's Heavenly Cookies 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! (October 20)
• Fall Fest at Christ the King Lutheran Church (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• You're Invited to Fall Fest - Fall Fun for All at North Point Community Church (October 30)
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You're officially in the loop 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!