🌱 Johns Creek Bugs Aid In River Cleanup + City's NEXT GEN Forum

Hello, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Fulton County officials and riverkeepers continue to work to address the sewage spill that led to elevated E. coli levels in the Chattahoochee River. The county is employing various measures, including bringing in "good bugs" from a Johns Creek facility to assist in the natural cleaning process. However, as of Wednesday, millions of gallons of contaminated water are still flowing into the river — though recent tests indicate some progress with stabilized E. coli levels and declining phosphorus levels. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The family of a local man who died in a hit-and-run collision in Johns Creek two years ago continues the search for the individual responsible. Richard Bartlett III, then 23 years old, was struck on McGinnis Ferry Road while securing a mattress and box spring tied to the top of his car. The Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) and Bartlett's family are offering a combined reward of $12,000, and anyone with information is urged to contact the JCPD at (470) 774-3358. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Local college students and young professionals are invited to attend the City of Johns Creek's NEXT GEN Forum on Monday, Jul. 10. The forum will take place at City Hall from 4:00-5:30 p.m., and attendees can learn about and share feedback on upcoming developments in Johns Creek. More information on the event, as well as the projects to be discussed at the event, can be found here. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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Today in and around Johns Creek:

Thursday, July 6

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Fitness 108 At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater At Newtown Park (10:30 AM)
• Virtual Reality Art Workshop At North Pond At Creekside Park (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At StillFire Brewing, Suwanee (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're on the house hunt, there's nothing like seeing it in person. To help in your search, here are three upcoming open houses in and around Johns Creek. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The Johns Creek Police Department reminds teen drivers and their families about the restrictions associated with Class D Georgia driver's licenses. Additional information can be found here. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Johns Creek, Georgia's Independence Day Celebration at Newtown Park was a success, with the weather clearing just in time for the annual fireworks display. Snapshots of the patriotic celebration can be found at the link. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

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.