🌱 Local 4th Of July Options + JCPD Seeking Support For Officer's Wife

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Now, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 72 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in and around Johns Creek today:

1. Access Atlanta's Gabrielle Garza has compiled a helpful list of options for 4th fireworks viewing ahead of this year's Independence Day. Some of the Fulton County and Atlanta metro-area options available are: The Roof at Ponce City Market, with family-friendly options for activities and dinner options like 9 Mile Station; Look Up Atlanta, downtown, on Jul. 1, including a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Johns Creek's own Newtown Park Independence Day Celebration on Jul. 3; Roswell Area Park's 4th celebration, and more! (Access Atlanta)
2. The Johns Creek Police Department is asking for the community's help in supporting Officer Hennessee and his wife, Ena, who has unfortunately been diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Ena's friend, Amber Mendez, has begun a GoFundMe to raise money for treatment as well as home bills. Those who wish to contribute can do so online. (JCPD via Instagram)
3. Nearby Sandy Springs' Education Force (SSEF) is working to support lower-income students in the public school system - most recently, by running a Summer Book Club for students from Dunwoody Springs and Ison Springs Elementary schools. The SSEF is employing public school teachers to lead the club for a period of six weeks, during which students will participate virtually. The SSEF's Summer Book Club performed above expectations last year, with 85.7 percent of participants maintaining or improving their reading scores, and 64 percent improving overall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Today in Johns Creek:

Thursday, June 22

• A Taste Of TAB: Atlanta North Business Owners Sample Board At First Watch (8:00 AM)
• Tennis + Sports Camp At The Standard Club (9:00 AM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Cook & Eat With Chef Fan At Yifan Central Kitchen (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Tuesday, Jun. 20, Johns Creek city officials held a "soft opening" ribbon-cutting for the Cauley Creek Park after almost a year and a half's worth of construction work. Pics are at the link! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• The JC Chamber is hosting monthly Women's and Men's professional networking! Women are invited at 9:00 a.m. at Seven Sisters Kitchen, and men at 4:00 p.m. at Terrazas Bar & Grill. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• As of 8:00 a.m. yesterday, a flood watch is in effect in portions of Fulton and other Georgia counties. It is expected to expire by tomorrow (Friday, Jun. 23) at 8:00 p.m., weather officials report. (Georgia Patch)

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— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.