🌱 City Council Meeting Date Moved + Newtown Park Community Garden

Hey, friends. It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Because of the Juneteeth holiday, the next City Council work session and the regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jun. 21. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2023 will be discussed. (Johns Creek Gov)
2. The Newtown Park Community Garden is now full of fresh fruit and vegetables! Residents can grow vegetables, plants, and flowers in these beautiful garden beds. Visit the Johns Creek government page to see pictures and learn how you can get a patch. (Johns Creek Gov)
3. The EPA has issued a new drinking water advisory for Atlanta that could soon affect Johns Creek and surrounding areas. Human-made "forever chemicals" have been found in the water supply in the state. The EPA recommends installing one of several commercially available filters if you live in the affected area. (Johns Creek Patch)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Suwanee Farmers Market - Explore Gwinnett Suwanee (8:00 AM)
• Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run In Johns Creek - Virtual (9:00 AM)
• Kids' Story Time & Craft At Newtown Park (10:00 AM)
• Pat's Poutine Food Truck At Six Bridges Brewing (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here are the weekly stats from the Johns Creek Police Department. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• Johns Creek Arts Center campers are having a great time in Ms. Teresa Geddes' Fashion Design and Sewing camp. They designed and sewed their own cross-body bag! (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• It's not too late to purchase a gift certificate for a Father's Day gift, for classes or workshops at the Johns Creek Arts Center! It has programs in Drawing, Painting, Clay, Colored Pencil, Mixed Media, Digital Arts, and so much more! (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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.