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Hi Johns Creek! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more Johns Creek homeowners could pay under the 2026 rate.
  • Want to help Johns Creek plant 20,000 daffodils in one morning?
  • Ocee Elementary students meet Johns Creek firefighters and learn vital safety tips.

Also on today's calendar: Get Out the Vote Rally for Representative Scott Hilton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johns Creek sets new dates for millage rate hearings (appenmedia.com) — Johns Creek has rescheduled its 2026 property tax millage hearings to Oct. 15 and Oct. 26 at City Hall, where council will also vote on the rate. The city plans to keep the millage at 3.492 mills, which state law treats as a small tax increase, adding roughly $14 to the bill for a $625,000 home.
   

• Johns Creek eyes daffodil record without Guinness price tag (appenmedia.com) — Johns Creek residents are invited to help plant about 20,000 daffodils on Oct. 10 at Cauley Creek Park, aiming for an unofficial world record. The free event, led by Johns Creek Beautification and the city, promotes cancer awareness while dramatically expanding last year's smaller planting effort.
   

• Firefighters visit Ocee Elementary for annual career day (appenmedia.com) — Young students at Ocee Elementary in Johns Creek recently met firefighters from Station 64 during the school's Careers on Wheels Day, getting a close look at gear and a fire engine. Children also practiced key safety skills like calling 911 and stop, drop and roll, alongside visits from police, DEA agents, ambulance staff, and a local towing company.
   

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Ok Johns Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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