🌱 Officer Sues City & Police Department + Haynes Bridge Road Project

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A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 96 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A former police officer is suing the City of Johns Creek, the Police Department, and the Police Chief for alleged discrimination. The lawsuit is being brought on by Robert Russo who is pursuing whistleblower retaliation claims. He is represented by Pankey & Horlock. (Law.com)
2. The City of Johns Creek Council member Stacy Skinner and her staff marked the start of construction of the Haynes Bridge Road at Old Alabama Road intersection improvement project on Wednesday afternoon. The project will see improvements to the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road by adding separate turning lanes and dedicated turn lanes, pedestrian connectivity and reducing congestion, and allowing more turning traffic to traverse the intersection. (City of Johns Creek Gov)
3. Looking to add a furry friend to your home this summer? Patch and Petfinder have a listing of all the available pets up for adoption in the Johns Creek area. Visit Patch to see all of the dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets you can take home today. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Bocce At Park Place (8:00 AM)
• Social Singers At Park Place (10:30 AM)
• Stand Up Comedy With Paul Ollinger & Friends At Monkey Wrench Brewing (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• As a reminder, all Fulton County offices, facilities & courts will be closed on Monday, Jun. 20 in observance of Juneteenth. Public safety services will remain available and are always available 365 days a year. All County offices, facilities, and COVID operation sites will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jun. 21. (Fulton County Gov via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Police Department is reminding parents if the kids are swimming you must supervise. There is no substitute for active supervision. Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water, giving them your undivided attention. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Johns Creek Art Center campers are having a great time in Ms. Teresa Geddes' Fashion Design and Sewing camp. They designed and sewed their own cross-body bag! (Instagram)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.