🌱 JCHS Student's Duct Tape Prom Dress + No. 1 Best Place To Live

Hi, Johns Creek! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Fourth of July. I’ll be back in your inbox after the holiday, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 72.
• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Johns Creek High School student Hailey Yoo has reached the top 10 finalists of Duck Brand's Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. The high-fashion creation, made from 14 rolls of colorful duct tape, features elements like retro 3D glasses, a film reel-inspired tie, and "admit one" tickets on the jacket and pants. Should Yoo win the $10,000 scholarship, the aspiring fashion and costume designer plans to attend SCAD or FIT for her ongoing studies. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Johns Creek has been named the No. 1 place to live in America, according to a recent Livability.com study on cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000. With a population of just over 82,000, Johns Creek nabbed the top spot due to its strong local economy, family-friendly community feel, and access to plenty of natural beauty. The rankings were determined by a myriad of factors, including real estate prices, wages, and environmental health. (Daily Mail)
3. A Johns Creek woman reported to authorities that a group of scammers, posing as Best Buy's Geek Squad, sent a fraudulent email and threatened her over the phone. According to the Jun. 5 report, the email requested payment for a $417 Geek Squad subscription, despite the woman not having purchased anything from Best Buy in over 15 years. The victim said she did not provide any information or money to the scammers. (Appen Media)

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Today and tomorrow in Johns Creek:

Tuesday, July 4

• Trivia Night At Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Energy Yoga At Ocee Library (11:30 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness - Zumba At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Down the road in Suwanee, those aged 50 and up are invited to Stars, Stripes, and Sundaes at George Pierce Park from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue; the entry fee is $2.00. (George Pierce County Park via Burbio)
• High heat and thunderstorms are expected to hit the Atlanta metro this 4th of July. Temperatures are slated to be in the 90s through the week, with storms and gusty winds anticipated Wednesday. (Patch)
• The Johns Creek Police Department shared a video on burglary prevention tips, available to view at the Facebook link. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.