🌱 LOST Town Hall + New Medley Development Project + Local Celebration

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek residents are invited to attend the Town Hall on Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) on Wednesday, Sep. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Roswell City Hall. The Mayors from North Fulton cities, including Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, will hold a panel discussion on LOST and residents are encouraged to join the dialogue. (City of Johns Creek)
2. Mark Toro, founder and chief vision officer at Toro Development Co., recently filed plans with local officials to turn State Farm's former campus in Johns Creek into a mixed-use development called Medley. The 43-acre site at McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway will include 900 residential units, office space, retail space, restaurants, and "entertainment concepts." Johns Creek City Council will discuss and vote on the project in December. (Biz Journals)
3. Today, Sep. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Seven Sisters Kitchen in Johns Creek is celebrating its seven-year anniversary and the opening of its new indoor seating area. The event will include games, cornhole, face painting, a raffle, and more. Tomorrow, Sep. 18, will be the first time that Seven Sisters Kitchen is open on a Sunday. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Seven Year Celebration At Seven Sisters Kitchen (10:00 AM)
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Dinner & Latin Night ATL At Tony's Sports Grill (9:00 PM)
• Love For The Streets: Atlanta At Johns Creek Indoor Range (10:00 AM)
• Pup-a-Palooza At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Thinking about buying an electric car in Johns Creek? Georgia is pretty "middle of the road" (no pun intended) when it comes to EV ownership, according to Bumper: The Peach State is No. 34 in the country for owning electric cars, based on infrastructure and financial incentives. Learn more about what it’s like owning an EV across the country in the new study. (Bumper.com)
• Don't miss Park Place's art workshop at the active adult center inside Newtown Park! The next workshop is scheduled for Monday, Sep. 26, at 10:00 a.m., call 678-512-3430 or email ParkPlace@JohnsCreekGA.gov to sign up. Click here to learn more about Park Place programs and activities, which are designed for those aged 62 and older. (Facebook)
• Join the Johns Creek Arts Center at the "Fall Youth Art Workshop!" Participants, aged six to ten, will hear a fun fall story and create a festive "stained glass " votive lantern. The free event is on Nov. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ocee Library. Click here to register and save your spot! (Facebook)

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Events:

• 7 year celebration with games, cornhole, face painting and a raffle! (September 17)
• Hispanic Heritage Month Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek (September 17)
• Aurora Birthday Bash--BOGO Day & Free Carnival--Sun Sept 18th (September 18)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 20)
• Songs of the Season - a capella style (September 22)
• Leadership Labs Live with Bestselling Business Author Patrick Lencioni at North Point Church (September 27)
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Job listings:

• Wesleyan School After Care Associates (Details)
• Wesleyan School Shuttle Drivers Morning and Afternoon Routes (Details)
• Line Cooks/ Servers (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with 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!