Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On this episode, we welcome longtime Johns Creek resident and community advocate Arthur Holst, who joins the show to make the case for the proposed performing arts center that voters will decide on this November.

As Election Day approaches, Johns Creek residents are weighing a bond referendum that would fund the construction of a new performing arts center — a project that has sparked significant debate about cost, vision, and the city's priorities. Holst, one of the leading voices supporting the initiative, lays out why he believes the arts center represents a transformative investment in the city's future.

In our conversation, we explore the potential economic and cultural benefits of the project and how the arts center fits into Johns Creek's long-term goals for community development and identity. Holst also addresses common concerns raised by opponents and explains why he thinks this is the right moment for Johns Creek to take a bold step toward becoming a true destination for the arts in North Fulton.

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