🌱 New Batch Of Eagle Scouts + Baby's Blood Leads To Search Warrant

Hello, everybody! Dan Casarella here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm in spots. High: 80 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District, which includes the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, and Milton, has announced its newest Eagle Scouts. The Johns Creek Methodist Church sponsored Thomas Ciaccia, who designed and constructed a five-place awards podium for the Cambridge High School Track and Field Program, and Aravindan Ezhilan, who designed and constructed of six wooden benches for the courtyard of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. The scouts completed their Eagle Board of Review on May 26, 2022, at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. (Appen Media)
2. Saara Anam from Johns Creek has found opportunity and community at the University of North Georgia. Anam is serving as the director of marketing and communications for the Student Government Association during the 2022-23 academic year. Anam said, "Open-mindedness is very important. The people you are leading come from different backgrounds. Certain strategies work with some people but not with others. You have to gauge that with an open mind and patience." She is pursuing degrees in mathematics and engineering. (News at UNG)
3. A drug bust at a Johns Creek home unfolded after detectives obtained a search warrant for a baby's blood sample. On Jul. 18, officers responded to a call about an unconscious baby at a Johns Creek home. After investigating, officers believed the baby's mother had given him Narcan just before they arrived. The blood sample revealed various drugs in the 10-month-old's system, prompting the Aug. 12 search. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Chair Pilates At Newtown School's Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness (Zumba) At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Johns Creek. We particularly liked the garage space at the Sugarhill home. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Crews completed repaving approximately 2,200 feet of trail from Park Place to the playground area last week. Locals can enjoy the newly repaved walking/jogging trail at Newtown Park! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Pet-related vendors are welcome to register for the City’s annual Pup-a-Palooza event, set for Saturday, Sep. 17 at Newtown Park. Pup-a-Palooza features fun activities for attendees and their furry friends, including contests. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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.