🌱 Police Search For Wanted Woman + Local Students Recognized At UGA

Morning, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 80 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek police are currently awaiting a warrant for a woman who fled from a car after her file showed she may have a separate warrant in Sandy Springs. Officers approached a car that was parked outside a Sherwin Williams with their headlights on a bit before 3:00 a.m. on State Bridge Road. When approached, the driver said the pair was going to go for a run; officers became suspicious of the two and checked their identifications. Once the officer returned to his patrol car, the female passenger fled from the scene on foot and police were unable to locate her. A charge for obstruction is currently pending. (Appen Media)
2. The University of Georgia honored the services local undergraduates provide to the university by naming its Student Employee of the Year and Student Employee of the Year Team. Esther Kim is a fourth-year public relations major from Sugar Hill who was named the Student Employee of the Year for the tremendous work she does under Megan Ward and her leadership demonstrated through TEDxUGA. Aayush Umesh of Johns Creek was also one of the six members recognized on the Student Employee of the Year Team for their work with the University's undergraduate admissions office. (WGAU)
3. The Johns Creek City Council is partnering with the Sizemore Group to develop a plan to redevelop Medlock Bridge Road and State Bridge Road commercial centers. The council is focusing on the redevelopment of underutilized centers and bringing new uses and relevance to these centers. The Sizemore Group was selected because of their high community engagement in receiving feedback and engaging with the public; they have worked on many projects in neighboring communities recently. The contract will be valued at $154,100 and the project will be covered through the money set aside for the 2023 fiscal year's Capital Projects Fund, as well as the professional services in the Community Development Department's budget. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Healthy Heart Bake Sale & 5K, At River Trail Middle School (5:00 PM)
• Atlanta International Night Market + Glow in the Park, At Suwanee Town Center Park in Suwanee (5:00 PM)
• Shakespeare In The Park, At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (7:00 PM)
• The Whitney / Aretha Tribute Show, At Creation Social House in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fulton County Schools' Teacher of the Year and School Professional of the Year are both members of the Johns Creek Schools community! Congratulations to both Elise Kreitner, a special education teacher at Autrey Mill Middle School, and Barbara Rettker, a professional assistant at Northview High School, for their recognition throughout the county. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Police Department wants to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely for themselves and those around them. Pay attention, keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your brain aware of your surroundings. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Apr. 29, more than 60 retail vendors will be at the Johns Creek International Festival selling all types of different merchandise. Come out from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club and have a day full of food, shopping, and fun activities! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• Coping Skills Summer Camp For Middle School Girls (April 21)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat April 22, 2023 (April 22)
• Fight Night! (April 22)
• Casa Nuova Community Block Party (April 30)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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!