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Three incumbents re-elected to Johns Creek City Council By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com
Johns Creek City Council Nov. 7. Incumbent Councilwoman Stacy Skinner defended the Post 2 seat against Devon Dabney. Skinner earned 2,977 votes, or 64 percent, of the 4,642
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — All three incumbents were reelected to the
cast. Skinner was elected to fill an unexpired term in 2021. She previously served on the Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals and
volunteers in other capacities around the community. Post 4 Councilman Chris Coughlin and Post 6 Councilwoman Erin Elwood ran unopposed.
North Metro SWAT 5-city partnership focuses on region By R.J. TURNER newsroom@appenmedia.com SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), a multijurisdiction tactical team, provides safety and protection throughout a large five-city community. Formed in 2009, the North Metro SWAT originally consisted of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Dunwoody. Later on, Brookhaven and Chamblee became a part of the unit. Appen Media covers the three original North Metro SWAT police department members and each reflects on being a part of the unit. In total, there are approximately 30 specially trained officers from each cities’ police department
keeping safe a large population of residents with knowledge of each city. The team has undergone rigorous specialized training in order to respond to hostage situations, barricaded suspects, heavily armed criminal engagement, counter terrorism, active assailants and dignitary protection. Sandy Springs Police Department “North Metro SWAT provides additional support to our law enforcement partners. The team primarily responds to violent barricaded subjects, hostage rescue situations, serves high-risk warrants, or any other situation outside the capabilities of uniform patrol,” SWAT Commander
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North Metro SWAT vehicle parked in front of Johns Creek City Hall underneath the American flag.
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