🌱 Fulton County School Board Members Elected + Hot Housing Market

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.

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Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Election results are in, and your Fulton County School Board members have been chosen. As of Wednesday afternoon, the District 2 board member will be Lillie Pozatek and the District 5 member will be Kristin McCabe. However, the District 7 race is too close to call, according to election officials. Read the background of each winning candidate at the link. (Appen Media)
2. As the school year comes to a close, North Fulton County Schools will see a shift in school attendance zones. Beginning in August, the school district will hold community meetings to engage parents and stakeholders in the redistricting process. The major focus, according to Fulton Schools, is an imbalance in enrollment among elementary schools, which may affect upper grade-level schools in the long run. (Appen Media)
3. The Johns Creek housing market is heating up! According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Johns Creek was the seventh-most popular housing market in the United States during the first three months of the year. In April, the average home in Johns Creek sold for more than seven percent above the list price. (The Business Journals)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Social Bridge at Park Place (9:00 AM)
• Chair Pilates at Park Place (10:15 AM)
• Canasta at Park Place (12:00 PM)
• Gentle Yoga & Meditation at Park Place (2:00 PM)
• Cooking and Crafts Club at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Johns Creek Veterans Association Meeting at Park Place (6:00 PM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo at StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Police Department hosted its monthly Facebook Live event yesterday. To watch the recorded event and keep up with what's going on, click the link. (Facebook)
• Johns Creek Arts Center wants you to see Tiny Doors, an art collection by Karen Anderson Singer. You can visit each of the tiny doors - to find out more about where, visit https://tinydoorsatl.com/. (Facebook)
• The Fulton County Library System invites you to join the summer reading program! The page-turning event will take place Jun. 1 to Aug. 1 and gives readers the chance to earn badges and other prizes. (Fulton County Library System)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be 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.