🌱 JC Native Places At Golf Tournament + UGA Names Academic Honorees

Hello again, Johns Creek! It's me, Dan Casarella, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Ava Merrill of Johns Creek was named the second alternate at the U.S. Women's Amateur qualifier at West Pines. The golf tournament was held on Jul. 6 and gave participants the opportunity to qualify for the U.S. Open. Other recent winners at golf outings include Georgia Tech senior Bartley Forrester, who won the 81st Monroe Invitational in Pittsford, N.Y. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Ready for a tail-waggin' good time? These pets are! Patch put together a list of puppies and kittens who are looking for a new home. Some of my favorites include Kookie the dog, Cookie the cat, and Billy the Kid the kitten. Don't forget about Mama Mia! Click the link to see all the fluffy friends on the list. (Johns Creek Patch)
3. The Georgia Bulldogs named 86 SEC academic honorees. The 2022 Spring Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll included Johns Creek native Nicolas Cassidy. Cassidy is a Sports Management major who competes in golf for the Bulldogs. Click the link to see the full list of honorees. (Georgia Bulldogs)

Today in Johns Creek:

• I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie at Ocee Library (All Day)
• Bocce at Newtown Park (9:00 AM)
• Silver Sneakers Walking Class at Newtown Park (9:30 AM)
• FREE Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Virtual Suicide Prevention Training Online (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new local business is ready to work! The City of Johns Creek government congratulated Haggard Home on their ribbon-cutting. See photos and video from the grand opening of the cabinetry and design showroom at the link. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Be prepared for anything. JCPD is hosting their Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training. It takes place on Jul. 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Johns Creek P.D. Headquarters. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Looking to fight a fire? The City of Johns Creek is hiring firefighters. Click the link to learn more and apply. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

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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.