🌱 Andy Mao Wins Southeastern Amateur + Kyle Sloter Signed By Jaguars

Welcome back, Johns Creek! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Johns Creek native Kyle Sloter has been signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sloter was listed on the roster for the Vikings during the 2021 season and spent 2022 playing for the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL. He attended Northern Colorado for college. (jaguars.com)
2. In the market for a home? Patch put together a list! These five homes for sale in the Johns Creek area will have you excited to get the search started. A three-bed, two-and-a-half bath home on Windswept Way is going for $539,000. A Suwanee home with two beds and three baths is listed for $360,000. Click the link to see the other listings. (Johns Creek Patch)
3. Andy Mao won the Southeastern Amateur with a two-stroke lead on Saturday. The Johns Creek native and senior at Georgia Tech played the first 34 holes without a bogey, which finished Thursday 7-under-par and Friday 5-under-par. The tournament took place at the Country Club of Columbus. Click the link to see a full retelling of the saga. (Georgia Tech)

Today in Johns Creek:

• I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie at Ocee Library (All Day)
• Public Hearing For Property Taxes at City Hall (11:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting at City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Police Department wants you to be ready for Back-To-School season. Kids and parents should be ready by learning some important information. Click the link to see their tips. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Johns Creek wants you to know about Free Outdoor Fitness! The weekly program will continue at Newtown Park. Click here to see the schedule. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
• Johns Creek Fire Department is reminding you to clean out your lint traps! Clean it out every time to prevent a common cause of fire. (Johns Creek Fire Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.