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🌱 Patch AM: Can new coach Jason Tester revive Johns Creek Gladiator football?

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Coffee in hand, Johns Creek? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can new coach Jason Tester revive Johns Creek Gladiator football?
  • Will Johns Creek’s beloved ‘Publix tree’ soon disappear?
  • How looming Fulton County tax changes could hit Johns Creek homes

Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Johns Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Johns Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johns Creek hires Eagles defensive coordinator Jason Tester as head coach (covnews.com) — Johns Creek High School has hired Eastside defensive coordinator Jason Tester as its new head football coach, aiming to revive a struggling Gladiators program. After a winless 2024 season with only seven total points, the school hopes Tester’s leadership and culture-building focus can turn around the team’s fortunes in coming years.
   

• Judge clears way for removal of century-old tree in Johns Creek (wsbradio.com) — A judge has ruled that the owner of a Johns Creek shopping center can remove the beloved century-old “Publix tree” at State Bridge and Medlock Bridge, ending a long legal fight. The decision leaves the tree’s fate entirely up to the property owner, while some residents and the Johns Creek Historical Society urge the city to strengthen its tree ordinance to better protect significant trees in the future.
   

• Fulton County in review: Justice system hamstrings county finances (appenmedia.com) — Fulton County decisions in 2025 are set to impact Johns Creek residents through possible 2026 property tax increases and major spending on jail upgrades. District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne, whose district includes much of Johns Creek east of GA 400, also weighed in on elections board appointments and new North Fulton health and human services facilities that Johns Creek residents will be able to use.
   

📸 Around Johns Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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Other local events
    Saturday January 10
  • JV Girls B'ball @ Johns Creek
    Milton High School , 13025 Birmingham Hwy , Milton
    10:15 am
  • Varsity Swim/Dive @ Johns Creek
    Dynamo Swim Club , 5075 Abbotts Bridge Rd , Alpharetta
    12:00 pm
  • Anthony Fuentes
    Helium Comedy Club , 3070 Windward Plaza , Alpharetta
    7:30 pm
    • Monday January 12
  • City Council Work Session
    City Hall , 11360 Lakefield Drive , Johns Creek
    5:00 pm
  • JV Wrestling @ Northview
    Northview High School , 10625 Parsons Rd , Johns Creek
    5:00 pm
  • Kidsʼ Chess
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    6:00 pm
  • Toastmasters Gavel Club
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    6:30 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    City Hall , 11360 Lakefield Drive , Johns Creek
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 9
  • JVG/Varsity Girls/Boys vs. Roswell
    Chattahoochee High School , 5230 Taylor Rd , Johns Creek
    4:30 pm
  • Home Game Basketball - vs. Johns Creek 9th Grade Boys
    Northview Duluth, GA 30097
    4:30 pm
  • 9th/JV Boys B'ball @ Roswell
    Roswell High School , 11595 King Rd , Roswell
    4:30 pm
  • PTA Bingo Night
    Chesney Elementary School Duluth, GA 30096
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A vehicle fire on the I-285 South exit to I-85 South blocked the right lane, causing delays, but all lanes are now clear.
    5:31AM on Jan 8: Fulton County fire department responds to a car fire on I-285 southbound at I-85, blocking the left side of the ramp. (Nextdoor )

🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

  • Golf VX Duluth Officially Opens in Atlanta, Blending Premium Golf Simulation With a Private Country Club Accent (golfdaily.com)
  • Duluth state senator announces run for Georgia Insurance Commissioner's office (wsbtv.com)
  • Man convicted of sexually violating clients arrested again after trying to reopen massage parlor (wsbtv.com)

Alpharetta

  • Nothing but good vibes about UCF from new offensive lineman Tyler Gibson (orlandosentinel.com)

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