🌱 Old Soldiers Day Celebration + Gov. Environmental Address

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Johns Creek Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

Now, today's weather:

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Crowds gathered on Aug. 8 to celebrate Old Soldiers Day at the Legion Post in Alpharetta. The event, arranged by American Legion Post 201, featured a barbecue, guest speakers, and presentations from the Greater Atlanta Buffalo Soldiers and Johns Creek Veterans Association Honor Guard. This is the 70th year American Legion Post 201 has sponsored the Old Soldiers Day celebration and the third year that the celebration did not feature a parade. (Appen Media)
2. On Monday, a Fulton County judge heard arguments on a lawsuit challenging the state's Heartbeat Law. The law bans abortions after a "heartbeat" is detected, which usually happens around 6 weeks and could even be before the person knows they are pregnant. The lawsuit, filed shortly after the Heartbeat law went into effect this summer, was filed by attorneys for a women's reproductive rights group to temporarily halt the law. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Governor Brian Kemp will deliver his Environmental Address at 11:15 a.m. on Friday in nearby Duluth. Due to the pandemic, this will be the first time Kemp can present the address in two years. The Governor's Environmental Adress was started by the Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Committee in 2001. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Knitting / Crocheting At Newtown School's Park Place (10:00 AM)
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training At Virtual (2:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At StillFire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are a few homes available nearby in Duluth and Sewanee. There are both single-family and town home options available for interested buyers. (Johns Creek Patch)
• The Johns Creek Police Department presented a School Safety Day for students in the area. The event featured safety demonstrations in cars featuring booster seats as well as Bubbles, the elephant mascot. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The Georgia Aquarium boasts a "splash zone" at their sea lion presentation. The presentation, "Under the Boardwalk," features factoids about the creatures from their trainers. (Georgia Aquarium via Twitter)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.