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  • Why a judge ordered Johns Creek’s beloved Medlock Corners oak removed

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

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• Efforts to save 100-year-old oak tree at metro Atlanta shopping center fail, locals want to appeal (wsbtv.com) — A Fulton County judge has ruled that a 100-year-old oak at Medlock Corners in Johns Creek must be removed, despite the city’s efforts to protect it. The decision hinges on how Johns Creek’s tree ordinance applies, leaving some residents urging the city to appeal.
   

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