🌱 Johns Creek Fired Poll Worker Speaks + LOST Revenue Agreement

Good morning, friends! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 65 Low: 60.

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Here are the top four stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Laura Kronen and her 17-year-old son were the two Johns Creek poll workers who were fired 15 minutes before the polls opened at the Ocee Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8, due to social media posts. The posts show Kronen at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to Channel 2 Action News. When asked if she participated in the insurrection, Kronen replied, "I wouldn't call it an insurrection. No one's ever been charged with insurrection. And yes, we were there, and I have not been charged with anything, I was not accused of anything. So I was at a rally." Kronen said she was fired for her political beliefs. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
2. Fulton County and its 15 cities, including Johns Creek, have finally come to an agreement about the Local Option Sales Tax revenue. Fulton County will receive about ten percent of the total revenues generated over the ten-year life of LOST. Vice Chairman Liz Hausmann said, "Under the new formula, the cities will remain whole, the county will share the increase, and the financial needs of both parties will be met. Most importantly, Fulton County taxpayers are protected from tax increases from both Fulton County and their City." (Appen Media)
3. Republican Bridget Thorne won the Fulton County Board of Commissioners District 1 seat, which includes all of Johns Creek. In Tuesday's General Election, Thorne had 50.28 percent of the vote. (Appen Media)
4. Mark Toro, CEO and founder of the Toro Development Company, spoke about the new Medley project in Johns Creek. Medley will be a shopping center, an office complex, and a residential development. According to Toro, Medley is perfect for the area because Johns Creek is the wealthiest community in Georgia. (ChainStoreAge.com)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:30 AM)
• Cooking & Crafts: Johnny Cakes At Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Zumba At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Holly Days Market 2022: Day 1 At Saint Brigid Catholic Church (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Johns Creek City Council recognized five Johns Creek Police Department officers for "Distinguished Acts of Bravery and Selfless Courage" in response to a homicide investigation last summer. The officers were Sergeant George Hodge, Officer Troy Morgan, Officer Dominique Nguyen, Officer Bradley Rosenquist, and Officer Shafaa Sammander. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Pictures are good, but cannot compare to seeing the house in person. View the link for five upcoming open houses in the Johns Creek area! (Johns Creek Patch)
• Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry recently spoke at the Contractors, Closers & Connections (CCC) "Skyrise Brunch," where he shared updates about the Johns Creek Town Center, Cauley Creek Park, and Creekside Park. Click here to learn more about Johns Creek's five Strategic Initiatives: Town Center, TSPLOST II, Economic Development, Cauley Creek Park, and Legacy Center. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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!