🌱 Old Alabama Road Construction + Fulton Detention Officer Charged

Hello again, friends. It's Thursday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Because community information is power!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The City of Johns Creek began construction to extend Autrey Mill Middle School's right-turn lane and sidewalk on Old Alabama Road. Extending the lane and sidewalk by 400 feet will give parents more room to line up while waiting to pick up their children without affecting Old Alabama Road traffic. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A former detention officer with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Kawana Jenkins, is accused of inappropriate behavior with a male inmate. Jenkins faces more than a dozen charges including two counts of Improper Sexual Contact by Employee or Agent, five counts of Violation of Oath by a Public Officer, two counts of Reckless Conduct, two counts of Cruelty to Inmates, and one count of Obtain/Procure/Give Inmate Prohibited Item Without Authorization. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. According to Style Blueprint, a local restaurant is one of the top 10 best burgers in Atlanta! Village Burger, located at 3005 Old Alabama Road #220 in Johns Creek, has beef, turkey, and black bean veggie burgers. Visit the link for the full list of delicious eats across the Atlanta metro. (Style Blueprint)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Cooking and Crafts At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Cook & Eat With Chef Fan At Yifan Central Kitchen (6:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss your chance to meet a llama! At Johns Creek's Daffodil Days Market on Saturday, Mar. 25, there will be more than 60 vendors, family-friendly activities, a farmers market, food trucks, and more. Click here for times, location, and other details. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Help keep the Johns Creek community safe and environmentally friendly by disposing of unwanted or expired prescription medications in the Drug-Drop-Box. The drop-off box will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mar. 25. (Revved Up Kids via Twitter)
• Pictures can't always capture all the fun little details of a home — that's one of the reasons why open houses are so important. Check out the upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area, including a four-bedroom in nearby Alpharetta on Saturday, Mar. 25. (Johns Creek Patch)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for 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!