🌱 2022 Outstanding Planning Process Award Winner + Johns Creek Hawks

Hello, Johns Creek. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The Georgia Planning Association recently gave Johns Creek the 2022 Outstanding Planning Process award for the city's "Town Center Vision & Plan." Community Development Director Ben Song and Community Development Deputy Director Yang Chen were also recognized for their work on the plan. (Subscription: Atlantic Journal Constitution)
2. Adam Cleary, a board member for Johns Creek Hawks Football, has been trying to garner support from the city for youth football. The Johns Creek Hawks, also known as the Johns Creek Youth Football Association, is a K-5 flag football community-wide program led by volunteers. The team has no dedicated field space in the city which has led to fewer players because there is no place to practice. Cleary said, "One of the reasons I push for [football] so hard is because it can change a lot of kids' lives who are in tough situations." (Appen Media)
3. Charlotte Landy of Fulton County was sentenced to serve eight years, with one year in prison and three under house arrest. Landy was found guilty of eight counts of reckless conduct after her two rottweilers escaped her unsecured fence and attacked the two boys. Jurors voted unanimously after the three-day trial. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Hike: Beginner/Intermediate At Jones Bridge (10:00 AM)
• Yoga At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (11:00 AM)
• Live Music: The Riff Blender Band At Abbott's Bar and Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A very unique six-bedroom home with a great yard is for sale on Riverclub Parkway in Johns Creek! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The City of Johns Creek has completed several projects this month, including glass recycling at Ocee Park, the Seven Oaks neighborhood dam project completion, and improvements at Shakerag Park. View the link to see the latest Johns Creek "Project Progress" video. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Johns Creek residents can shred documents and help prevent identity theft at the"Shred-A-Thon!" The event is taking place this Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee High School. (JCPD via Instagram)

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• Atlanta Halloween Costume Party Latin Night Sat Oct 29, 2022 (October 29)
• Fall Fest, Mega Awesome Costume Party and More at North Point Community Church (October 30)
• Christmas Festival at Lanier Tech (October 31)
• Hope for the Holidays Shop Til You Drop (November 2)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow 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!