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Holly Jolly Block Party pulls crowd to City Hall By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Holly Jolly Block Party, a celebration that took over the parking lot of Johns Creek City Hall, kicked off the holiday season for the community Dec. 3. Unlike years past when holiday events were spread across the city, the Holly Jolly Block Party provided a unifying space where everyone in the community could celebrate the holidays. More than 2,500 visitors saw the likes of guests from the North Pole, like Santa, elves and Rudolph, as well as its snowy weather. The event also had the Hanukkah Bear. A line stretched around the lot to take pictures with two llamas, adorned with festive wear. Kids played on holidaythemed inflatables, participated in games in the Elf Zone and took train rides. Visitors could also peruse items from vendors, pick up food from several trucks and catch a robotics display. Throughout the evening, performances took over the stage, like the Mount Pisgah Adult Choir. But the lot itself was a stage as well as the Seed & Feed Band played their instruments, eventually
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Children take pictures with Santa at the Holly Jolly Block Party in front of Johns Creek City Hall Dec. 3.
Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry speaks at the One Johns Creek Coalition Nov. 30 meeting. With the purpose to reduce addiction among youth, the coalition has hit major milestones in 2022. Representatives from Milton and Alpharetta were in the room, seeking guidance to form their own coalition.
Milton, Alpharetta take home pointers about Johns Creek drug abuse initiative
The Seed & Feed Band performs at the Holly Jolly Block Party Dec. 3.
► Johns Creek City Council approves synagogue expansion Page 4
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The yearend meeting of One Johns Creek Coalition – a group committed to fighting drug abuse – was packed with around 30 stakeholders, including representatives from Milton and Alpharetta who are looking to form their own wellness alliance. The Nov. 30 meeting, hosted at Brady Ware in Alpharetta, was the second gathering of minds where all three cities talked about a common goal — reducing drug addiction among youth.
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