🌱 2023 Johns Creek International Festival + April Recess Meeting

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 78 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The 2023 Johns Creek International Festival will take place on Apr. 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the fields across the Atlanta Athletic Club. The festival is a celebration of the city's cultural diversity, featuring traditional food, music, and art from around the world. Attendees can indulge in a variety of delicious dishes from international restaurants and food trucks, as well as explore different brews and wines from the Global Beer and Wine Garden. (Johns Creek GA)
2. Tomorrow (Apr. 19), the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will be holding its April Recess Meeting at the Fulton County Government Center's Assembly Hall in Atlanta at 10:00 a.m. The event, which is open to the public, will provide updates surrounding several topics including Elections, Public Works, Finance, and more. If you wish to attend the meeting virtually, the meeting will be airing live on the Fulton Government Television YouTube page and the FGTV live stream. For residents interested in participating in the public comments section of the meeting, comments must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting in person, in writing, or virtually via Zoom. (Fulton County GA)
3. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp spoke with CNN about the potential indictments of former President Donald Trump in the state of Georgia. Kemp emphasizes the importance of controlling what is in their power and working to gain the support of not only current Republicans but those who may convert to Republicans ahead of the 2024 election. Kemp and the state government will support residents and their right to protest peacefully, but on that same note, it is important to keep the situation controlled. (CNN)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Suwanee Arts Center Spring Show 2023 At Suwanee Arts Center in Suwanee (11:00 AM)
• Johns Creek Historical Society: A Brief History Before We Arrived At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This upcoming Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Johns Creek Police Department will be hosting a Drug Take-Back event at Kroger for the community to bring in their unused or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. If you are unable to drop off your items at this event, there is a drug drop-off box available for the public right inside City Hall, open from Monday through Friday. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• This Thursday, come out and support the brand-new local business Craft Burger during Spirit Night at the shopping center at the corner of Abbott's Bridge and Medlock Bridge. 10 percent of sales all day will be going to Wilson Creek! (Wilson Creek ES PTO via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Fire Department wants to congratulate Chris Wall on his contest-winning pulled pork recipe. They also made a special shout-out to Six Bridges Brewing for the support they give to the local Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. (Johns Creek Fire Department via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Chand Raat Eid Mela 2023 (April 19)
• Fight Night! (April 22)
• Casa Nuova Community Block Party (April 30)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!