🌱 Package Investigated At Clinic + Woman Assaulted At Carnival

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Johns Creek Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A couple of t-storms; humid. High: 86 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Police were called to investigate a "suspicious package" at a women's health clinic Wednesday morning. The police received the call around 9:50 a.m., and they promptly shut down Old Alabama Road while investigating the package. The item turned out to be a bag filled with baby supplies, according to police. The scene had dispersed by 12:15 p.m. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. An 18-year-old Johns Creek woman reported being assaulted at a carnival outside North Point Mall. According to the woman, the assault happened on Jun. 4 when someone shot her with a BB gun in the eye. She was able to obtain video footage and promptly requested that the police press charges for the incident. (Appen Media)
3. Johns Creek and other cities in the Atlanta metro could see showers and thunderstorms over the 4th of July weekend. According to AccuWeather reports, heavy and gusty thunderstorms are likely Friday morning through Monday night. Independence Day proper is expected to be partly sunny, with a 50 percent chance of showers and storms. (Atlanta Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Social Bridge At Newtown Park (9:00 AM)
• Asian Mental Health and Quiet Trauma Online (10:00 AM)
• Canasta At Newtown Park (12:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness - Zumba At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Kiddos are having a great time at the Johns Creek Arts Center summer camp! Click the link to see a phenomenal Eevee drawing by a participant in the camp. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• JCPD wants you to be aware of prescription medication abuse. It's a serious issue that can be prevented by keeping medicines out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them. (JCPD via Instagram)
• The Georgia Aquarium shared a GIF of harbor seals having some fun. The harbor seals spend almost all day interacting in the water and splashing around. (Georgia Aquarium via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for 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.