🌱 Local LOST Negotiations At Standstill + Fulton County Jail Violence

Hello, Johns Creek! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Johns Creek Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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A thunderstorm around in the a.m. High: 76 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. It appears negotiations have reached an impasse after the second round of local option sales tax (LOST) negotiations between Fulton County and its 15 cities, including Johns Creek, on Oct. 7. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said the county will not back down from getting a greater share of the LOST revenue. Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said the county refuses to budge "and they are not negotiating in good faith." (Appen Media)
2. Violence is escalating at the Fulton County Jail due to extreme overcrowding. On Oct. 10, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said, "In the last sixty days, there have been sixty-four stabbings." This upcoming Monday, Oct. 17, the Atlanta City Council will consider the sheriff's request to move some Fulton County inmates to the nearly empty Atlanta jail. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Johns Creek Police Department is reminding residents that October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high, according to the department. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide. (Johns Creek Police Department via Twitter)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:30 AM)
• Cooking & Crafts: Chocolate Fondu At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Zumba At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Seeing a house online just isn't the same as seeing it in person. View the link to see upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area! (Johns Creek Patch)
• Download the Johns Creek Police Department app for police statistics, events, daily bulletin, and more! The app is called JCPD4ME. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Congratulations Johns Creek volleyball! The team won 3 to 0 against Blessed Trinity. (Johns Creek Athletics via Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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!