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Good day Johnson City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of a Christmas pet? Hear this Johnson City shelter’s advice
  • How a Johnson City education shaped a war reporter in Ukraine
  • Why a Johnson City resident now faces aggravated assault charges

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds and remaining warm, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 51 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Washington Co./JC Animal Shelter shares 'howliday' happiness, advice (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City and Washington County residents are showering the joint animal shelter with donations of food, blankets, toys, and treats, easing tight budgets for medical care. Shelter leaders share smart advice on giving pets as Christmas gifts, suggesting adoption gift certificates and in-person visits so families can choose the right animal and reduce post-holiday surrenders.
   

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2. ETSU grad has 'emotional' online graduation from war-torn Ukraine (knoxnews.com) — An East Tennessee State University graduate who once studied in Johnson City completed his Appalachian studies master’s degree online from war-torn Ukraine, joining ETSU’s Dec. 18 ceremony via Zoom. He credits his time in Johnson City with deepening his understanding of mountain cultures, and now uses that knowledge in his work as a war journalist and museum director preserving Ukrainian regional identity.
   

3. WCSO: Duo charged with assault, vandalized Christmas decorations (wjhl.com) — A Johnson City woman and an Elizabethton man face aggravated assault charges after deputies say Christmas decorations were vandalized and a gun was pointed at a Washington County homeowner. The pair were arrested Wednesday near Highway 11-E, with additional charges for one suspect, and both are scheduled for a court appearance Friday following their booking into the county detention center.
   

4. Tennessee's 'Savanna's Law' domestic violence registry will list repeat offenders (wjhl.com) — A new Tennessee law called Savanna’s Law, reported from Johnson City, will create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders starting Jan. 1, 2026. Local advocates say the registry could empower survivors and prevent abuse, but some worry offenders aren’t listed until a second conviction and stress the need for better support and intervention.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A memory of Christmas passed
    If you're old enough and was in downtown Boones Creek decades ago you'll remember. Long before people would go all out to decorate for Christmas and… (Nextdoor Westin Parc)
  • Looks like there is a lost male lab with a yellow collar wandering in the Westwood-Gray Subdivision in Johnson City, TN.
    I wasn’t able to catch him or lure him with doggie treats. If you’re the owner and no longer want him, please reach out to me … I’m not judging… it… (Nextdoor Asbury I)
  • Tri-Cities Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Wendy's Crew Member in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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