🌱 Upcoming I-285 Lane Closure + Body Found Near Wileo Creek Boardwalk

Hello, everybody! It's Tuesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 46.

Shoutout to the awesome local business that keeps this newsletter running:

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Lane closures on Interstate 285 between Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road could begin as early as Oct. 8 and could last up to eight months. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced this next phase of the I-285/Ga. 400 transform project yesterday, Oct. 3. (WSB TV)
2. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed a man's body was discovered yesterday, Oct. 3, in the Chattahoochee River near the Wileo Creek boardwalk – about 30 minutes away from Johns Creek. The Fulton County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. It is unknown whether foul play is suspected in the death of the unidentified victim. (WSB TV)
3. Looking for a new job in the Johns Creek area? View the link to see the latest job openings including plant health care specialist, assistant service manager, office administrator, and more. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Preschool Adventures - Science And Seasons At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve And Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• NESO Book Club Meeting At Fulton County Library System – Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch (10:30 AM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At Johns Creek City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Police Department's Faith and Blue Event is on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Click here for more information. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Two Johns Creek High School graduates, and one current Johns Creek varsity letterman, played with the ATLUTD team at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution Unified! Congratulations Ike Eiswirth (2024), JC Soccer alumni Joe Villar (2021), and Nick Villar (2020). (JCHS Soccer via Twitter)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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!