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🌱 Patch AM: How will Johns Creek’s $39 million Boardwalk change your weekends?

And on the Johns Creek Patch calendar - 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th

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Good morning to you Johns Creek! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Johns Creek’s $39 million Boardwalk change your weekends?
  • Which Johns Creek-connected Scouts just achieved the coveted Eagle rank?
  • What Johns Creek’s senator’s past indictment means for Georgia lawmakers now

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cooler with occasional rain, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and breezy, temps: high: 49, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johns Creek Boardwalk buoys city's future vision (appenmedia.com) — Johns Creek’s new $39 million Boardwalk at Town Center is rapidly taking shape behind City Hall, promising a major new hub for festivals, concerts, and everyday recreation. Slated to open by summer 2026, the green, pond-centered space will host signature city events, connect to trails and Medley’s mixed-use development, and offer nearby workers and residents a scenic place to gather and unwind.
   

• Northern Ridge District names November-December Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com) — Local Scouts from the Northern Ridge District, including Johns Creek, have earned their Eagle rank after completing community projects across area parks, schools, and nonprofits. One Scout’s troop is sponsored by Johns Creek Christian Church, and another created themed Little Libraries for nearby Newtown Park, highlighting how Johns Creek institutions support youth leadership and service.
   

• Member of state House indicted in federal unemployment benefits case (theadvancenews.com) — Johns Creek residents are reminded that their state senator, Shawn Still, previously remained in office while facing an unrelated Fulton County indictment that was later dismissed. In this new case, a Covington-area representative has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging she improperly obtained COVID-19 unemployment benefits, raising broader questions about how Georgia handles indicted lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session.
   

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  • We've been told there are areas of subfloor (mostly under bathrooms) that are rotted.
    I've noticed a couple areas where the hardwood floor seems to have small cracks. Of course, we've deferred the encapsulation project and are now… (Nextdoor Parsons Run)

🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

  • LS Mtron IMM Expands Chicago Facility (ptonline.com)
  • 2025 Dairy First Award Honors Iowa Farm for Excellence in Milk Quality and Animal Well-being (hoards.com)
  • 3 former Gwinnett County students nominated for Grammy Award (11alive.com)

Alpharetta

  • Alpharetta High School Art Students Inspire Community Pride through Mural Project (fultonschools.org)
  • Alpharetta jail reopens, ready to accept inmates (wabe.org)
  • Lighted Christmas festival draws crowds to Alpha Loop (appenmedia.com)

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