🌱 KY Woman Wanted For Fraud + Fulton Co. Wants Lion's Share Of Taxes

Hello, friends. It's Tuesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 87 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. North Fulton cities and the county are debating a new formula for sales tax. In 2020, Alpharetta received $15.5 million, or 5.8 percent of the total collected in the county, while Milton received $8.8 million, or 3.3 percent of proceeds. The tax distribution is renegotiated every ten years, where the money is usually divided by population for each city with a small amount for the county. Fulton County is suggesting raising its portion proceeds from 4.9 percent to 35 percent. (Appen Media)
2. An out-of-state suspect is sought in an alleged local fraud. The Kentucky woman used information from a Johns Creek resident to buy two phones at T-Mobile before stealing the packages before they could be delivered to the resident's home. The victim noticed an $84 purchase on her debit card from T-Mobile and found out the transaction had been a down payment on phones. The victim’s neighbor circled the neighborhood to get the suspect’s license plate number, which ultimately allowed police to identify her as a resident of Kentucky. (Appen Media)
3. On Friday, the City of Johns Creek hosted an Adaptive Recreation Bingo Night for young adults with special needs. The event was held at Park Place inside Newtown Park, and attendees were able to play several rounds of bingo and win prizes. According to the City, these types of special needs recreation programs and events are designed to expose participants to new experiences and promote community involvement. Another Adaptive Recreation Bingo Night will be held on Nov. 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Until then, check out these Facebook photos shared by the City to get a behind-the-scenes look at this fun event! (City of Johns Creek)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Park Place Book Club At Newtown School's Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Strength & Mobility At Newtown School's Park Place (2:00 PM)
• Calm Coloring At Ocee Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There's a new batch of job openings in Johns Creek! You can check out listings in customer service, sales, procurement, marketing, truck driving, and warehousing. (Johns Creek Patch)
• If you're out on the Chattahoochee River this summer, the Georgia Aquarium encourages you to be respectful of any turtles and give them space. You can identify the river cooter turtle by a C-shaped figure on its shell. (Georgia Aquarium via Twitter)
• The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for a new executive director. If you'd like to learn more or submit a proposal, you can email them at sgross@johnscreekcvb.com. (Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau via Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.