🌱 Back-To-School Bash + Fulton County School Buses Delayed

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Johns Creek Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Now, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Love T. Nolan Elementary school held a back-to-school bash to support Fulton County students and families struggling with inflation. A city councilwoman arranged the event to feature a book bag giveaway with masks, notebooks, and writing utensils. There were also bounce houses, snow cones, and popcorn to give the event a fun atmosphere. (MSN)
2. Due to driver shortage, Fulton and Cobb County students are experiencing overcrowding on buses as well as longer wait times to board. Both counties are looking to recruit 200 new drivers to meet their needs. Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer for Cobb County School District, John Floresta, said the county has “drivers running...double and triple runs, which means that the schedule...might be a little bit different than what it was. Pick up might be a little bit earlier, might be a little bit later." (11Alive)
3. With school starting, the Johns Creek Police Department is encouraging caregivers and students to exercise safety around school buses. With an illustration, the department suggested students stick to the side of the road they are unloaded on to avoid the danger of the road. See all the valuable information from the department at the link. (JCPD via Facebook)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Button Down Dash 5K At Town Center Park (6:30 AM)
• Suwanee Farmers Market At Suwanee Town Center Park (8:00 AM)
• Summer Concert Series: Joslyn & Sweet Compression and Blair Crimmins At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lagarde American Eatery is opening in Milton at Crabapple Market. Lagarde will feature spicy New Orleans and Cajun dishes. (Eater Atlanta)
• The Georgia Aquarium is celebrating Bixby the Otter's 12th birthday. They also collected a variety of otter-themed facts that you can view in the tweet thread. (Georgia Aquarium via Twitter)

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— 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.