🌱 2 Johns Creek Juneteenth Events + New Rec & Parks Committee Members

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 65 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Impact Johns Creek, a nonprofit that aims to increase the civic footprint of Black Johns Creek residents, has decided to continue planning its own Juneteenth celebration after Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry announced the city’s intention to celebrate the holiday. On Mar. 20, Impact Johns Creek Founder Nicole Washington wrote an email to City Council that said Impact Johns Creek intends to celebrate on their own instead of combining the Juneteenth events. She wrote, "This will ensure everything is culturally appropriate for such a reverential, ceremonial, sensitive, and celebratory event. We wish the City of Johns Creek well, in what was described to City Council as a ‘party’ in its first attempt at producing a Juneteenth event." The city's event will take place at Newtown Park on Jun. 17. Impact Johns Creek event details are still being decided. (Appen Media)
2. Eight new members were appointed to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee by the Johns Creek City Council. Michael Aletaris, Bill Rahm, Paul Via, Eddie Rockwell, Cathy Bernard, Erin Eggerton, Jordan Stastny, and Olivia Mitrovich were appointed to the 15-member committee and will serve two-year terms until Feb. 28, 2025. (Subscription: Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. On Mar. 27, the Fulton County DUI Treatment Court announced the State Court accountability court will now be called the Treatment Recovery Court. The court changed the name to better reflect its mission of providing supervision, treatment programs, and more as an alternative to incarceration for those who have been convicted of multiple violations of Driving Under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. (Fulton County Gov)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Open Mic Night At Tony's Sports Grill (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Going out of town? Sign up for Johns Creek Police Department Vacation Watch Program to help keep your home safe. Click here to learn more. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Coffee with a Cop is today, Mar. 29, at 9:00 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road! Come meet Johns Creek police officers for some coffee, conversation, and to ask any questions. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)
• Looking for a new home or just want to stay up-to-date on your local housing market? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Johns Creek area, including a three-bedroom on Deluna Way for $439,000! (Johns Creek Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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!