🌱 Warnock Speaks On Voting + AAPI Begins Jan. + JCPD Vacation Watch

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with variable clouds. High: 51 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. In his victory speech, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock spoke about the 2021 law that imposed several new restrictions on voting and argued that the hours-long lines to vote were voter suppression. The new law shortened the runoff period from nine weeks to four weeks, and local election offices had fewer locations for the runoff election. Gabriel Sterling, a top official in the secretary of state's office, said Fulton County had 13 fewer early voting locations for the runoff than it did for the Nov. 8 general election. According to the secretary of state's office, 56.9 percent of registered voters voted in the general election, and just over 50 percent voted in the runoff. (GPB.org)
2. The first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) caucus will convene at Georgia's General Assembly 2023 legislative session in January. The AAPI will work on the core issues of the community, including increasing hate crime protections against Asian Americans, increasing civic participation, fighting racial and ethnic stereotypes, and increasing access to language, education and other social services. State Sen. Dr. Michelle Au, a Democrat of Johns Creek, said AAPI voters "tend to be treated in a way that minimizes their presence and their impact."(Axios)
3. Traveling over the holidays? Sign up for the Johns Creek Police Department's Vacation Watch Program. Fill out the form here, and JCPD officers will conduct daily checks on residences at no charge. (JCPD via Instagram)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Holiday Artist’s Market At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Adventures: Plants and Flowers At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Ornament Decorating At Monkey Wrench Brewing in Suwanee (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for full-time or part-time work in the Johns Creek area? View the link to see the latest job openings in your area, including Shipping & Receiving Team Lead, Call Center Manager, and Residential Sales & Production Associate. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The City of Johns Creek thanks everyone who attended the Breakfast with Santa and Adaptive Recreation Lunch with Santa on Saturday at Newtown Park! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce's last Wednesday Networking Session for the year is Dec. 14! This session will include a brief Award Ceremony honoring Clear Channel, free gift wrapping, a chance to win the January Chamber Member Spotlight, and networking with the best in Johns Creek. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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• Halcyon Hosts Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Bar Crawl with the Grinch (December 15)
• The Children's Nutcracker (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Christmas Eve Carols Service at Influencers Church Alpharetta (December 24)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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!