🌱 New Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal + Local Athlete Sues CIF

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The City of Johns Creek launched its new Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal, which allows customers to apply for permits, request inspections, track application status, and pay fees online. Residents are "encouraged to use the CSS Portal, but the city will accept hardcopy permit and plan submittals during this transition period through the end of the year." (City of Johns Creek)
2. T.A. Cunningham, a 6-foot-6 and 265-pound five-star defensive lineman who starred last season as a sophomore at Johns Creek High, is now homeless in California and ineligible to play football. Cunningham moved to California because Georgia does not allow high schoolers to sign NIL deals. Last week, he filed a lawsuit against California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for denying his hardship waiver, which he needs to play football in California. Days before CIF denied his waiver, Cunningham said, "I'm just looking forward to getting back on the field." (The Athletic)
3. Looking for a job just got a little easier! View the link to see the latest job openings in the Johns Creek area. Positions include Online Order Processor/ Customer Service, Field Service Coordinator/Admin, Plumbing / HVAC Dispatcher, Bilingual Care Team Representative (Spanish/English), and Inventory Auditor. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Preschool Adventures: Fish and Frogs At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, (10:00 AM)
• Food Truck: Pop's Dogs for Dogs At Six Bridges Brewing (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals At Johns Creek City Hall (7:00 PM)
• JCPD Community Expo At Johns Creek Police Department (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to Johns Creek PD, more than 16 percent, or approximately 10 million people, in the U.S. Latinx community report having a mental health challenge, but language, poverty, and stigma barriers stop people from seeking treatment. Click here to take the "No Shame Pledge" and commit to supporting under-served populations in their recovery journey. (Instagram)
• The Johns Creek community is invited to provide input on the City's "Recreation & Parks Strategic Master Plan" during a public meeting on Thursday, Sep. 22! The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 11360 Lakefield Drive. Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• Remember, the North Fulton Mayors' Town Hall on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is set for tomorrow, Sep. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Roswell City Hall! (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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!