🌱 Millage Rates Hearing + Local Athlete Featured In Special Olympics

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, a heavy t-storm. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The City of Johns Creek will be holding public hearings as they work on establishing the 2022 millage rate. Hosting a public hearing before selecting a millage rate is required by Georgia law. The meetings will be held on Jul. 25 and Aug. 15. (Forsyth County News Online)
2. A Johns Creek man has reported his child's cell phone stolen from his car while it was parked in the driveway of his home on Merganser Lane. The man explained to the police that the child could not bring the phone to his summer camp and had left it in the car. When the phone's owner attempted to track the phone, he could not do so beyond its last position in the driveway. (Appen Media)
3. Local Johns Creek athlete Arjun Sharma got to run the Final Leg of the Torch Run at the Special Olympics. Sharma was one of six athletes selected to participate alongside 82 police officers from around the county. The Johns Creek Police Department was also present to support Sharma during his big moment. (JCPD via Instagram)

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Today in Johns Creek:

• Suwanee Farmers Market At Suwanee Town Center Park (8:00 AM)
• Dog Days of Summer Pet Party At StillFire Brewing (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fill up your summer with these lovely Georgia nature centers! Johns Creek's own Autrey Mill made the list with its farm museum and live animal exhibit. (Access Atlanta)
• Looking for something to do around North Fulton this weekend? You can have breakfast with butterflies in Roswell, run a doggie 5K in Johns Creek, or enjoy music in Alpharetta. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• Local, family-owned Air Kitchen & Bath Center got a shout-out for their trusted kitchen remodeling services. See if they're a good fit for your next project! (Digital Journal)

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— 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.