🌱 Patch AM: Why Johns Creek tops one national list as America’s safest place

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Johns Creek tops one national list as America’s safest place

Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Workshop Players presents a New Year’s Eve Improv Extravaganza! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 36.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nevada city named safest in state, but the picture is complex (rgj.com) — Johns Creek earns a standout mention as U.S. News & World Report’s safest place to live, based on low murder and property crime rates. The article explains how different national rankings use varied safety metrics, from crime and natural disasters to financial stability, often producing conflicting lists. It underscores that while Johns Creek scores highly, no single ranking fully captures everyday safety.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Atlanta Workshop Players presents a New Year’s Eve Improv Extravaganza!
  1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
  9:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 5

• 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

Wednesday January 7

• Suicide Prevention and Gun Safety
  Johns Creek Presbyterian Church , 10950 Bell Rd , Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
• [censored] Prevention and Gun Safety
  Johns Creek Presbyterian Church , 10950 Bell Road , Johns Creek
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
  Classic Staging LLC , 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW , Marietta
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• Strike Up the FUN at Main Event’s 2026 NYE Bash - Alpharetta
  Main Event Alpharetta , 10700 Davis Dr , Alpharetta
  2:00 pm
• Family Par-Tee
  Fairway Social Alpharetta , 240 S Main St , Alpharetta
  6:00 pm
• New Year's Eve Stand-Up Confidential
  Helium Comedy Club , 3070 Windward Plaza , Alpharetta
  7:00 pm
• In The Other Room: New Year's Eve with Reg Thomas
  Helium Comedy Club , 3070 Windward Plaza , Alpharetta
  7:30 pm
• ALL BLACK AFFAIR NYE 2026
  Theory Restaurant & Lounge , 3695 Club Dr Suite-B , Duluth
  8:00 pm
• Bring the Family & Ring in 2026 EARLY at D&B
  Dave & Buster's Alpharetta , 6500 North Point Pkwy , Alpharetta
  9:00 pm
• New Years Eve
  Ibiza Lounge , 4500 Satellite Blvd #1310 , Duluth
  10:00 pm

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• City Antiques & Interior Arts — (770) 645-2525
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• Alcon Research Clinics-Johns Creek — (678) 415-3800
  Advancing Eye Care Through Clinical Research
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Pedal Power: Cruising Gwinnett's Greenways! (gwinnettmagazine.com)
• Closely watched manufacturing indicator declines; Homebuilder looks to expand; Cost of necessities rise (costar.com)

Alpharetta

• Atlanta icon T.I., Haha Mafia light up Helium Comedy Club with laughter and celebration (wsbradio.com)
• Alpharetta football coach leaves for out-of-state opportunity (macon.com)
• Police end vehicle pursuit after driver flees area (appenmedia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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