🌱 JCPD Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event + Patriot Day Commemoration

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The Johns Creek Police Department invites the community to a free Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event. The panel discussion is scheduled for Thursday, Sep. 8, at Johns Creek Baptists Church from 6:30-8 p.m. "On average, 1.4 million people attempt to take their lives each year, and 48,000 succeed. Together, we can lower these numbers," stated the JCPD. Registration for the event is available online. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The City of Johns Creek, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Johns Creek - North Fulton, returns to host its annual Patriot Day / Sept. 11 Commemoration event as an opportunity for remembrance and reflection. The free event, which will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheatre inside Newtown Park, will honor the service and sacrifice of first responders and military personnel. During the commemoration, there will be a moment of silence as well as the ringing of a memorial bell. (City of Johns Creek
3. If you have some old magazines lying around your house, the Johns Creek Arts Center will happily take them off your hands. This year's JCAC Magazine Drive has a goal of collecting 30 gently used magazines, which will be used in classes and outreach programs. Those who wish to contribute can visit JCAC between 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during the week or 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Suwanee Farmers Market At Suwanee Town Center Park (8:00 AM)
• Ice Cream for Elvis At George Pierce County Park, Suwanee (1:00 PM)
• The Richland Band At Abbott's Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Three Georgia children, including one in the Atlanta metro area, have been diagnosed with monkeypox. The children are said to have contracted the virus through home transmission, not at school. (Georgia Patch)
• Want to give back to your community? The City of Johns Creek offers a citizen's volunteer program. Click the link to discover available opportunities. (City of Johns Creek)
• Looking for some hot stuff? The Johns Creek Arts Center Encaustic Wax class enrolls every four weeks. Head to Facebook to see participants' completed artwork. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

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As a heads up: today will be my last day with the Johns Creek Daily, and you will have a new curator as of Monday. Thanks for reading along with me — it's been a pleasure.

— 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.