🌱 Johns Creek Woman Reports Threatening Texts + State Of The City

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. A woman from Johns Creek reported to the police that her mother had received threatening texts and voice messages from blocked numbers. The messages were in Farsi and allegedly threatened to harm the family in Turkey and Iran, as well as kill the victim, her mother, and her father. The police report stated that the victim believed the messages could be from her father's former co-worker, who was upset about monetary issues. Upon further investigation, police found no evidence of threatening messages in the texts they reviewed, noting that the messages accused the mother and father of writing bounced checks totaling $80,000. (Appen Media)
2. Mayor John Bradberry will be holding his annual State of the City Address today, Apr. 27, at Chattahoochee High School. The event will reflect on last year's accomplishments while looking toward future strategic priorities and progress in 2023. Light refreshments will be served starting at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. Though attendance is free, guests are asked to RSVP online. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. In case you missed it: the Johns Creek International Festival will take place this Saturday, Apr. 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. The free community event will include over a dozen food vendors, live music and dance performances, a global marketplace, and a Kids' Corner for the little ones. For more logistical information, including a list of vendors and performers, click here. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Fitness 108 At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (10:30 AM)
• Looking At Flowers Through The Eyes Of Georgia O'Keeffe At Ocee Library (2:00 PM)
• Cooking And Crafts At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• John Creek Veterans Association (JCVA) Monthly Meeting At Park Place (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At StillFire Brewing, Suwanee (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new place to call home or just want to see what's on the market, here are five open houses in and around the Johns Creek area — all coming up this Saturday, Apr. 29. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Congrats to the Johns Creek Police Department's newest Citizens Police Academy (CPA) graduates! Participants spent nine weeks learning about the department's operations and policies. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• Two Johns Creek productions took home awards in this season's Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards. Johns Creek High received the Costumes Award for "The Little Mermaid," while Chattahoochee High won the Orchestra Award for "Chicago." (Broadway World)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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!