🌱 Johns Creek Local At Miss America Pageant + Charges For Rapper

Hello, hello! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Johns Creek Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Without further ado...

Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Rebecca Zhang, who graduated from Chattahoochee High School this spring, is preparing to compete for title of Miss America's Outstanding Teen. In June, Zhang won the qualifier Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen competition. Zhang also won Miss Gwinnett County’s Outstanding Teen at the Gwinnett Fairground, Miss Troup County, Miss Atlanta, and Miss Northwest Georgia titles. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition is set for Aug. 13 in Dallas, Texas. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department is honoring Officer Adam Zenzer for twelve years of service to the department. Zenzer is retired from full-time duty and currently serves in the Reserve Officer Program. Members of the Reserve Officer Program are on-hand should the main staff require assistance or experience a hindrance in their service. (JCPD via Instagram)
3. Fulton County investigators have filed additional charges against Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug, who could face up to 20 years in prison. The 30-year-old rapper is accused of illegally possessing multiple firearms, included a modified machine gun, as well as street gang activity and drug trafficking. The 88-page indictment names 27 other people along with Young Thug and claims they are part of Young Slime Life, a subset of the Blood street gang. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Social Bridge At Newtown School's Park Place (9:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness (Zumba) At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At Stillfire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• MLB Play Ball is returning to Johns Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Ocee Park. The event features a variety of baseball activities for youth to show off their skills. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The City of Johns Creek is hosting their summer film series in Newtown Park. This Friday, the feature film is "The Croods: A New Age" at 7:00 p.m. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• You can support Black-owned business as well as local business by visiting the Crystal Loft. At the Crystal Loft, you can grab a new necklace or host your event there. (Access Atlanta)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.