🌱 Local Trashes Metro Eatery + Parking Deck Wins Build Georgia Award

Good morning, everybody! It's Wednesday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Very hot. High: 99 Low: 74.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Police say a man from Johns Creek burglarized a metro Atlanta restaurant after being asked to leave by the owners earlier this month. The incident occurred on Jun. 5 at the Hen Mother Cookhouse, where suspect Jack Wade was captured on a security camera throwing a planter through the restaurant's glass door in order to break in. According to the restaurant's owners, Wade had previously been issued a criminal trespass warning for the business complex. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Emory Johns Creek Parking Deck was recognized as a first-place winner in the prestigious Build Georgia Awards. The Associated General Contractors of Georgia annually issue the award to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in construction. To qualify, projects must have been completed in Georgia in 2021. (EIN News)
3. Looking for a new home in the Johns Creek area? Several new homes are now on the market, including a spacious six-bedroom on Arden Place and a ranch-style home on Lee Miller Drive. To explore all available listings, visit your Johns Creek Patch. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Knitting & Crocheting At Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Barre At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (10:15 AM)
• Trivia Night At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendar for the next Movies at the Park event on Friday, Jul. 8, in Creekside Park. Pre-show activities will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)
• Amid an increase in motor vehicle crashes during the summer vacation season, the Johns Creek Police Department reminds everyone to buckle up, drive sober, and stay safe on the roads. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Fluevog Shoes offers an annual Artist Grant for an artist to design a new shoe! Learn more about the grant and the 2022 winner Alexandria Masse at the Fluevog website. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

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• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Perimeter Mall (June 21)
• North Point Young Adults Field Day (June 30)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.