🌱 Supreme Court Upholds Nov. 26 Voting + Fulton County Man Sentenced

Good morning, Johns Creek! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Yesterday, Nov. 23, the Supreme Court of Georgia upheld the decisions of the Fulton County Superior Court and the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia allowing early voting on Saturday, Nov. 26, for the U.S. Senate runoff election. Fulton County's early voting period is Saturday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Dec. 2. (11 Alive)
2. Hubert Nathans, a 33-year-old from Fulton County, was sentenced to federal prison for 12 years, followed by 15 years of supervised release. According to police, Nathans sold fake Roxicodone (oxycodone) pills containing fentanyl to multiple people in 2017 and 2018 in nearby Roswell. The fake pills resulted in the death of one person and serious injury of another. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
3. A four-bedroom home with a large yard is for sale on Saddle Bridge Drive in Johns Creek for $557,900. More homes on the market in your area, as well as property details and prices, are available at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Five Star Turkey Trot At 3835 Johns Creek Pkwy. (6:30 AM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria And Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Atlanta's Best Karaoke At Tony's Sports Grill (8:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night At Abbott's Bar And Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Early voting for the Dec. 6 General Election Runoff runs Saturday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Dec. 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Click here to see advance voting locations for Johns Creek. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• The City of Johns Creek posted a picture to show a peek at the pavilion renovations underway at Newtown Park. Three to four pavilions will be under construction at a time, visitors can use other pavilions that are not under renovation in the park. Renovations are expected to be complete in the next three weeks, weather permitting. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Tis the season for theft! Johns Creek PD warns the community to lock their doors and hide their valuables. (JCPD via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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!