🌱 JC Fire Department Awards + Newtown Park Closed For Repaving

Hey, friends! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Last weekend, the Johns Creek Fire Department hosted its awards banquet for the first time in three years. Award recipients were recognized for their achievements in the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. Mayor John Bradberry and Council members Larry DiBiase and Stacy Skinner attended the event and congratulated the men and women of the fire department. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government)
2. Today, Aug. 17, a portion of the Newtown Park walking and jogging trail will be closed for repaving. The playgrounds will also be closed due to their proximity to the trails. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, weather pending. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government)
3. Johns Creek Arts Center fall classes have started, but there's still time to register for them. Classes include The Art of the Garden, All Level Photoshop, and Creative Fiction Writing. Visit their website to sign up for classes. (Johns Creek Arts Center)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee Meeting At City Hall (6:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Monkey Wrench Brewing (6:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Johns Creek Police Department would like to remind citizens that all vehicles should yield to emergency vehicles. When an emergency vehicle approaches from the rear, yield to the right and stop. Please do not stop in the middle of the road, or yield to the left. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek High School Gladiator Football team took pride in their school over the weekend. The football players laid mulch and pressure-washed school grounds as they prepare to host the Corky Kell Classic tonight, Aug. 17. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in the Johns Creek area? Here are the latest open houses in the Johns Creek area! (Johns Creek Patch)

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Events:

• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• Leather Crafting Workshop Sat, Aug 20, 10am-4pm. See What You Can Make In One Day! (August 20)
• Row For A Day! (August 20)
• Baby & Family Expo-2022 (August 20)
• Food That Rocks, August 19 & 20 (August 20)
• Salsa Atlanta Latin Night - Salsa, Bachata & more @ Tonys Johns Creek Aug 20th (August 20)
• Carnival of the Animals! (August 27)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.