🌱 JCPD Chief Speaks At ISB Gala + Johns Creek Inventors On Shark Tank

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 60 Low: 47.

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Here are the top four stories in Johns Creek today:

1. At the year-end meeting of One Johns Creek Coalition, a group that fights drug abuse in the community, representatives from Milton and Alpharetta were in attendance and looking to form their own wellness alliance. Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, Councilwoman Stacy Skinner, and a representative from the Johns Creek Police Department were also in attendance as the coalition presented the group's accomplishments over the year and the goals for 2023. (Appen Media)
2. Johns Creek Police Chief Mark Mitchell recently spoke at the ISB Atlanta 2022 Annual Gala. The Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization that aims to foster relationships and promote religious understanding between Muslims and the broader community. In 2021, the JCPD had a training session with ISB and will continue the partnership with ISB. Chief Mitchell said, "Our goal this year really has been to engage and connect, and continue to build trust and relationships with our [Muslim] community." (ISB Atlanta via Instagram)
3. Last night, Dec. 9, ABC's show "Shark Tank" aired an all-new episode (season 14, episode 9) which featured two inventors from Johns Creek. Stephen Fazio and Austin Hillam created The ZipString, a gravity-defying string, that became a "global phenomenon." Their family and friends helped them build and ship thousands of ZipStrings from Johns Creek during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sportskeeda.com)
4. Valeria Brenner, a University of Georgia marketing and international business major from Johns Creek, won first place in the 2022 "Servin' the South" Business Model Competition hosted by the University of Mississippi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She received $10,000 as the competition winner for developing the concept of Thryft Ship, a shipping website made for small businesses. (HottyToddy.com)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Benefiting Special K's At Sugar Mill Clubhouse Parking Lot (8:00 AM)
• Holiday Artist’s Market At Johns Creek Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Joy To The World 2022 Winter Fashion Extravaganza At The Standard Club (3:00 PM)
• Food Truck: B&L Cafe BBQ off the Grill At Six Bridges Brewing (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Animal shelters and rescues across metro Atlanta are at or over capacity. When the shelters are stretched too thin, the county rescues would help take in animals. But now, Fulton County rescues are out of housing space, which makes it more challenging to help unless it is an emergency. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
• There’s still time to provide your feedback about the Buice Road Trail (Spruill Road to Haverhill Lane) project! Click here to learn more about the project and submit your feedback through the online form. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce reminds the community to "put your money where your heart is" and support local businesses! Shopping local small businesses for the holiday season helps the local economy. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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!