🌱 Johns Creek Golfer Going To PGA + Student Exhibit Reflects On COVID

Hello all. Rose Mendez here with your Friday edition of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A golfer from Johns Creek is set to compete in the PGA Championship next week. Anthony Cordes is one of 156 players competing in this year's second major golf championship. Among the players are 18 from LIV Golf. (Golf Channel)
2. For the fifth year, students from Student Leadership Johns Creek won the annual Secretary of State Ambassadors State Championship competition. This competition is for students in grades 10-12 who have promoted civic engagement and voter registration. As part of the competition, students from Johns Creek were among those who hosted candidate debates for the state House and Senate, as well as the Fulton County Commission District 1 seat. (Appen Media)
3. Students from Johns Creek hosted an exhibit called "Same Storm, Different Boats" that showcased the experiences of different community members through COVID-19. Students from four area schools participated in this event, which included engaging in research and interviews. This project aimed to allow students to reflect on their experience through the pandemic and "craft a diverse retelling of COVID in the community." (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Feeding Fridays At Autrey Mill (4:00 AM)
• Thallis Amie And Randy Barnes At Altobelis' Restaurant And Piano Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you been to the National Park that's just around the corner? The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area offers hiking, fishing, kayaking, and more. (Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• Creek Side High School students have put together a series of hype videos to showcase what they've learned in the CTAE Audio Video Technology and Film Pathway. While the videos show off their video editing skills, they also show off their fellow students in sports, fine arts, and other clubs. Click here to see the videos. (Fulton County Schools via Facebook)
• Earlier this week, Robert Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, gave the 2023 State of Fulton County Address. Click here to see the full presentation. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!