🌱 Missing Fulton County Man Found Dead + Child Born In McDonald's

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 63 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Johns Creek today:

1. On Thursday, the Roswell police department confirmed that 64-year-old Hussein Esmail of Marietta, who had been missing for nearly three weeks, was found dead in a small pond in nearby east Roswell. Police had talked to Esmail twice on the day he went missing and EMTs who medically evaluated him said he was "oriented to time, place, and location." According to police, there are no indications of any suspicious or criminal activity and the Fulton County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.(The Georgia Sun)
2. A'Landria Worthy gave birth to her daughter, Nandi Ariyah Morémi Phillips, in a McDonald's bathroom in Fulton County on Wednesday morning. Worthy's fiance Deandre Phillips, the restaurant's manager Tunisia Woodward, and employees Sha'querria Kaigler and Keisha Blue-Murray worked together to help deliver the baby. (Honey.nine.com)
3. The Johns Creek City Council will meet today, Nov. 28, at City Hall. The work session begins at 5:00 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Click here to view agendas and watch meetings online. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Line Dancing At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (10:30 AM)
• Open Mic At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• R&B + Karaoke Mondays At CRU Lounge in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A three-bedroom home is for sale on Thames Willow Way in Suwanee, just a short drive from Johns Creek, for $377,900. Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup to see details and more homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The U.S. Senate runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Early voting started on Saturday, Nov. 26, in Fulton County. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library and Robert F. Fulton Library at Ocee are the two Johns Creek early voting locations; view the link to see the full list of Fulton County locations. (Black America Web)
• Mark your calendars for the Holly Jolly Block Party! This Saturday, Dec. 3, the whole family can enjoy the lighting of the new 40-foot Christmas Tree, the Holiday Market, live llamas, live performances, Santa, and more. Click here for a full schedule of events. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Gwinnett -- Dinner. Movie. Community Conversation! Free! (November 30)
• Social Security Seminar at Gwinnett Technical College (November 30)
• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Pops! (December 17)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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!