🌱 Johns Creek Suspect Found Dead + JC & Alpharetta Sports Agreement

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

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But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 62 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Batin Azzaam Rashid, 46, was found dead in Sandy Springs from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot after shooting a Johns Creek couple at Plantation Bridge Drive on Dec. 19. Heather Quiggle, with a gunshot wound in her chest, and her boyfriend, with a gunshot wound in his leg, were transported to North Fulton Hospital and in stable condition. Rashid, the suspect and ex-boyfriend of Quiggle, was wanted by the Johns Creek Police Department when he was later found dead. (Appen Media)
2. In 2020, Johns Creek and Alpharetta agreed to allow residents and full-time employees to pay the respective city's resident rate for access to each city's softball, baseball, and lacrosse programs and facilities. Johns Creek requested that recreational soccer be added to the list for 2023-2024. Alpharetta agrees the plan is mutually beneficial, as both cities are experiencing a growth in soccer programs. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Johns Creek Police issued citations for disorderly conduct to two women who were fighting in a bar at Saint Ives Country Club on Dec. 11. According to one woman, the fight started when the other woman thought she was hitting on her husband. (Appen Media)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Bulgarian Folk Dances At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (10:30 AM)
• Atlanta New Year's Eve Concert Party 2023 With The Steinway Artist At Yifan Central Kitchen (7:00 PM)
• The Richland Band At Abbott's Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)
• Lights All Night 2023 At Sankranti Restaurant (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Johns Creek announced the completion of the Ocee Park pavilions! The renovations included fresh coats of paint, new roofs, and minor wood repairs to "give the pavilions an updated look." (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Looking for a New Year's Eve party? Check out Six Bridges Brewing's New Year's Eve Party in Johns Creek! The event starts at 8:00 p.m. tonight, Dec. 31. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• The Johns Creek Fire Department reminds residents of a few fireworks safety tips and laws to ensure the community's safety this New Year's Eve. Click here for firework laws and safety. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! Happy New Year!

— 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!