🌱 Plans To Reuse Water Plant For Makerspace + Upcoming Events

Good morning, Johns Creek. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. At the Aug. 30 meeting, Johns Creek City Council members planned to reuse the Cauley Creek water plant for makerspace, which could include robotics and a STEM playground. The City Council agreed to grant $150,000 to the Cauley Creek water plant project. (Appen Media)
2. Looking for fun events in the Johns Creek area? This fall there are multiple festivals, big concerts, comedy shows, and theater shows near you including the Johns Creek Arts Festival! View the link for an extensive list of events. (CBS 46)
3. On Thursday, Sep. 8, the Parkinson's Foundation is hosting "Mind, Mood and Motion" at The Standard Club in Johns Creek. There will be a presentation, panel discussion, and breakfast. Attendance is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Summer Serendipity Annual Art Exhibition At Johns Creek Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Newtown Park (9:30 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Zumba At Newtown Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Johns Creek City Council voted to maintain their 2022 millage rate at 3.986 mills. Click here for details. (Twitter)
• On Sep. 18, Ceramist Rick Berman will be visiting the Johns Creek Arts Center and talking about Salku, time-tested centering techniques, and methods for making small neck bulbous bottles! The event will be held in the Johns Creek Arts Center Clay Studio. Click here for more information and to register. (Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Police Department released the "Weekly Stats" for Aug. 21 through Aug. 27! There were 1326 incidents, 22 arrests, 34 alarms, and 616 residential business checks. (Twitter)

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Events:

• $ 3.00 Movies All Day-National Cinema Day-Sat Sept 3rd at Aurora Cineplex (September 3)
• White Luna Labor Day weekend Dinner & Latin Night ATL Sat Sept 3, 2022 (September 3)
• Mind, Mood and Motion - Free Parkinson's Disease Educational Program (September 8)
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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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!