🌱 Johns Creek Will Not Run Its Own Elections + Capital Tacos To Open

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 75 Low: 46.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. At the Feb. 28 work session, the Johns Creek City Council decided not to run its own municipal elections in 2023 due to the cost. If the city had paid for its own elections, it would have cost an estimated $1 million or more than $16 per registered voter. If the city were to enter into the agreement with the other North Fulton cities, it would have been more than $17 per registered voter. The cheapest by far is for Johns Creek to pay $7.09 per registered voter for Fulton County to run the elections. (Appen Media)
2. Capital Tacos, a nationally-awarded Tex-Mex restaurant franchise known for innovative and "unmatched flavors, "is opening its first Georgia storefront in Johns Creek! The restaurant is set to open in April 2023 at 11160 Medlock Bridge Road, No. 140. Soon after, a second store will open at 5270 Peachtree Pkwy. in nearby Peachtree Corners. (Nation's Restaurant News)
3. Saturday, Mar. 4, is Georgia Beer Day hosted by the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild! The day celebrates "Georgia’s vibrant craft beer industry." Participating breweries include Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek as well as Monkey Wrench Brewing and StillFire Brewing in nearby Suwanee. See the full list of participating breweries at the link. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

Today and tomorrow in Johns Creek:

Friday, March 3

• Feeding Fridays At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve And Heritage Center (8:00 AM)

Saturday, March 4

• Local Author Talk - E. Lee White At Ocee Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Young Artists At Ocee Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Newtown Dog Park will be closed on Monday morning, Mar. 6 for repairs to the splash/spray pad. The pad is currently turned off until repairs due to a water leak. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Johns Creek Police Officers Tyler Chaney, Blake Harris, Nicholas Johnson, Jonathan Ware, and Cole Tyson! All mentioned officers earned Life-Saving Awards for quick thinking during an incident that saved a life. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Meet Poncho, a tiny Chihuahua Boston Terrier mix puppy who is looking for his forever family! Check out Poncho and more adorable adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Featured events:

• Help for Ukraine Art Exhibition and Auction (March 4)
• Milton Theatre Co presents Disaster! (the Musical) (March 9)
• Parent Summit Live (March 11)
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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!