🌱 Resident Scammed Or $300K + Reward Offered For Fatal Hit-and-Run

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 86 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. A Johns Creek man fell victim to a gold trading scam, losing over $300,000, according to a report made on Jun. 13. The scam began with the victim being contacted and lured into a scheme involving buying, selling, and trading gold. A woman, whose identity remains unknown, provided the victim with a joint account on a website, where he deposited significant amounts of money. Eventually, the victim was asked to deposit more funds to lift a supposed account suspension, resulting in a total loss of $308,000. (Appen Media)
2. In case you missed it: A $12,000 reward is being offered to find the culprit behind a fatal hit-and-run incident in Johns Creek. Richard Bartlett III, 23, was tragically struck while securing items to his car, resulting in his death. The suspect's car, believed to be a dark four-door sedan, possibly a BMW, fled the scene and is expected to have damage to the front right bumper, hood, and windshield. If you have any information, please contact the Johns Creek Police Department at (470) 774-3358. (WSB Radio)
3. In nearby Duluth, a couple returned from vacation on Jun. 18 to find their home on West Andechs Summit had been burglarized. The burglars took a safe from the master bedroom containing a revolver and $700, along with a jewelry box including $2,000 yellow gold stud diamond earrings. The incident is under investigation, but no video footage could be obtained as the cameras were not active. (Appen Media)

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Today in Johns Creek:

Monday, July 10

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (6:00 PM)
• Live Music - Ben Wade Band At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Energy Yoga At Ocee Library (6:30 PM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Good news: A significant drop in E. coli levels in the Chattahoochee River has been reported by the riverkeeper on Saturday. You can stay up to date on the river closure here. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Johns Creek area! Get all the property details at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Did you know Johns Creek is very bike-friendly? From trail and pedestrian connectivity infrastructure to bike racks at all city parks, the city has made it a goal to promote health and wellness. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.