🌱 Multi-Town Hall Meeting About Tax + Fulton County Deputy Stabbed

Welcome back, Johns Creek. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The mayors of six North Fulton cities, including Mayor John Bradberry of Johns Creek, are holding a multi-city town hall to discuss their dispute with Fulton County over tax revenue, the LOST sales tax. Residents are welcome to come to the Town Hall on Wednesday, Sep. 21, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 Hill Street in Roswell. (The Georgia Sun)
2. Yesterday, Sep. 5, a Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputy was repeatedly stabbed in the neck at Fulton County jail. The deputy was processing the detainee at 7:30 a.m. when the detainee stabbed him. The deputy is at Grady Memorial Hospital and is expected to survive. The investigation is ongoing. (KWTX)
3. Looking for your dream job? View the link to see the latest job openings in the Johns Creek area including bilingual (Spanish) call center representative, class B truck driver, shipping and receiving coordinator, and many more. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Summer Serendipity Annual Art Exhibition At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures: Fish and Frogs At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve And Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the market for a new home or just browsing? View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area! (Johns Creek Patch)
• Johns Creek Diwali Festival vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now available! The festival is on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Shakerag Park. The festival features music, food, vendors, and fireworks! Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Fulton County residents are invited to Poll Worker Recruitment Fairs! The first session will be held today, Sep. 6, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Roswell City Hall, located at 38 Hill Street, in Room 220. The second session will be held on Wednesday, Sep. 14, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Milton City Hall, located at 2006 Heritage Walk. Click here for details. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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!