🌱 Johns Creek Green Certification & Recycling + Hearts & Harmony Gala

Hello, everybody. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Mostly sunny. High: 48 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. In October 2022, the City of Johns Creek began offering glass recycling at the Ocee Park parking lot. Johns Creek recently received New Leaf level certification for the Atlanta Regional Commission's Green Communities Program, which was partly helped by the new glass recycling initiative. In a recent social media post, Johns Creek asked residents to remember that not all glass is accepted at the Ocee Park container including crystal, light bulbs, vases, ceramics, and more. Click here to see the lists of what is accepted and what is not accepted. (Subscription: The Atlantic Journal-Constitution)
2. On Friday, Feb. 10, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will host its second annual Hearts & Harmony Gala at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature music by JCSO musicians, food, cocktails, raffles, and a benefit auction led by auctioneer Dean Crownover. All proceeds raised will go directly to the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. (Johns Creek Patch)
3. The Peach Belt Conference issued the 2023 season preview including the Men's LacrossePreseason All-Conference team and the coaches poll. Montevallo and Lander both received 22 points in the coaches' poll and are tied for first place. Scott Friant, from Johns Creek, is a senior attacker on the Montevallo team. Friant received the 2022 PBC Tournament Most Valuable Player and ranked third on the team with 57 points. (Peachbelt Conference)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Yoga At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch (11:00 AM)
• Big ATL Comedy Show At Monticello ATL, Marietta
• Live Music - Middle Raged At Joe's Sports Bar And Grill, Alpharetta (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Johns Creek Veterans Association presented the flags at the American Legion Post 201’s 75th anniversary ceremony on Jan. 21 at the Carl Black Buick GMC Roswell. Click the link to see pictures from the event. (Appen Media)
• Siberian cat brothers Nikita and Nikoli are searching for their forever home! Check out these adorable felines and more adoptable pets now available at Johns Creek-area shelters. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Johns Creek Police Department reminded the community to always practice situational awareness. Awareness can be a lifesaver and help you spot and avoid criminals who may try to commit a crime against you, like robbery or assault. In their recent Facebook post, the JCPD said putting your phone down is an important part of practicing situational awareness. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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!