🌱 Input On New Intersection + $62M Boston Scientific Investment

Hey, everybody! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Johns Creek is looking for input on Barnwell Road at Niblick Drive. Intersection improvements are planned for the near future, and the city has narrowed the options down to two concepts. A public input meeting was held earlier this week, but you can still let the city know what you think. You can see the concepts and give input at the link. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Governor Kemp announced a big expansion of investment in town. According to Governor Kemp, Boston Scientific is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Johns Creek. The facility will bring 340 new jobs to the area over the next seven years. The $62.5 million investment expands an already burgeoning medical research segment of the Atlanta Metro economy. (Gov.Georgia.gov.)
3. The City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government is inviting you to celebrate freedom on Sunday, Jul. 3! Wear red, white, and blue to the celebration at Newtown Park from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be plenty of food trucks and beer and wine available for purchase! See all the details here. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Knitting & Crocheting At Newtown Park (10:00 AM)
• Energy Yoga At Ocee Library (11:00 AM)
• Virtual Reality Oceans Experience At Ocee Library (3:00 PM)
• Music Bingo At Monkey Wrench Brewing (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Three Georgia Bulldogs football players have been named first-team preseason All-Americans. It's still weeks away from kickoff, but the Bulldogs are already bringing home hardware. Click the link to learn who earned top honors. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Johns Creek Police Department invites you to watch its latest live stream. Learn about crime, safety tips, and more at 1:00 p.m. Click here to learn more. (JCPD via Instagram)

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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.