🌱 Local Wins Golf Tournament + Couple Swindled Out Of Money

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 93 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. A Johns Creek local, Andy Mao, has won the 93rd Southeastern Amateur at the Country Club of Columbus. After shooting a 68 on the final day, Mao finished at 14-under 196 to cinch the win. Mao is currently a rising senior at Georgia Tech. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Subscription)
2. Back on Jun. 30, a Johns Creek couple reputed to police that they had been swindled out of a large sum of money. The couple says they made investments amounting to $24,700 in fake real estate property. The cash payments were made between April and May when the couple learned the real estate agent was not credible. (Appen Media)
3. A local woman reported on Jul. 9 that she was assaulted by a man at Mercantile Social. She called in around 2:00 a.m., about an hour after the alleged fight occurred where she was hit in the face. When officers arrived, none of the involved parties were at the scene. An officer went to the woman's house where he was shown a video of the altercation, in which the woman was seen “moving toward the male in a threatening manner.” (Appen Media)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Social Bridge At Newtown School's Park Place (9:00 AM)
• Adam Komesar And His Inflatable Zoo At Ocee Library (11:00 AM)
• Free Outdoor Fitness: Zumba At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There will be quite a few open houses going on this weekend in the area. Here are five for Saturday to get you started. Experts say the market has slowed a bit so it could be a good time to court a new home. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The Johns Creek Police Department is hosting its July Facebook Live event. The department will be sharing updates, crime stats, and safety tips — as well as a live Q&A session. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the Summer Concert Series next Saturday, Aug. 6. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and Blair Crimmins will be performing from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.