🌱 LOST Negotiations + Protest Iranian Gov. For Murder Of Mahsa Amini

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. At the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) negotiations on Friday, Sep. 23, Fulton County and its 15 municipalities offered proposals and counter-proposals about the LOST revenue shares. Fulton County wants more than the 4.97 percent share it has been receiving for the past 10 years. The next mediation session will take place on Friday, Oct. 7. (Appen Media)
2. Hundreds of people, including Johns Creek residents, protested the murder of Mahsa Amini in downtown Atlanta on Sunday night, Sep. 25. The Iranian 'Morality Police' severely tortured and killed the 22-year-old for wearing her hijab, or headscarf, incorrectly in Iran. A child protester from Johns Creek said, "In Iran, their Internet was cut off, so we could be their voice." (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Looking for a new job? View the link to check out the latest list of jobs available in the Johns Creek area! Open positions include sales operations coordinator, service manager, client coordinator, shipping and receiving, OTR truck driver, and more. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Preschool Adventures: Fish And Frogs At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (9:00 AM)
• Food Truck: Pop's Dogs For Dogs At Six Bridges Brewing (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the last Summer Concert of the season this Saturday, Oct. 1! The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will play at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park. The event starts at 6:00 p.m., attendees can set up chairs and blankets for seating and there will be food trucks. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce's Annual Gala is almost here and this year's theme is Guys and Ghouls! On Oct. 14, enjoy a haunting night of fun at the celebration and fundraiser for the Johns Creek Chamber. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• According to the CDC, over one-third of high school students in the United States reported experiencing poor mental health during the pandemic. Join the No Shame Movement
  with the JCPD! Click here to take the No Shame Pledge, and show support of youth and young adults in recovery. (Johns Creek Police via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for 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!