🌱 Patch AM: Why Newtown Dream Dog Park just scored national recognition

Morning Johns Creek! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Newtown Dream Dog Park just scored national recognition
• How a former Northview teacher is reshaping Georgia’s film talent pipeline

Also on today's calendar: Holly Jolly Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunshine; breezy, much colder, temps: high: 42, low: 20.
• Monday: Chilly with plenty of sun, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FL's Best Dog Park Ranks Top 10 In Nation: USA Today (patch.com) — Johns Creek’s own Newtown Dream Dog Park has earned a spot on USA Today’s Top 10 dog parks in the nation, putting the city on the map for pet lovers. The ranking praises standout parks nationwide and underscores Newtown’s appeal as a destination for off-leash fun close to home.
   

• Mercer alumnus creates nonprofit for budding storytellers (mercer.edu) — A Mercer graduate who once taught film at Northview High School in Johns Creek has gone on to co-found Trilith Institute, a nonprofit training Georgia’s next generation of filmmakers. His work now connects K-12 students and adults to hands-on film education, summer camps, and a funded creative residency at Trilith Studios, helping keep creative careers and opportunities rooted in Georgia.
   

📸 Around Johns Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Holly Jolly Market
  You42 Studios, 11000 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell
  10:00 am
• Neighborhood Christmas Train Event!
  3135 Reps Miller Rd NW, Norcross
  5:00 pm
• Atlanta Workshop Players presents The Holidazed Improv Mania Show
  1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker
  Roswell Cultural Arts Center , 950 Forrest St , Roswell
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Sunday Evening Soccer at Shakerag Park
  Shakerag Park , 10945 Rogers Cir , Johns Creek
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Beginnerʼs Spanish
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  10:30 am
• Line Dancing
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  10:30 am
• Mostly Fiction Book Club
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  5:00 pm
• Kidsʼ Chess
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
• Toastmasters Gavel Club
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:30 pm

Monday December 22

• $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks--The Polar Express and Happy Feet at Aurora Cineplex
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf , 5100 Commerce Pkwy , Roswell
  10:00 am

📣 Johns Creek Shout Outs!

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🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Duluth State Senator pens letter to Kemp asking for Medicaid expansion (accesswdun.com)
• Holiday lessons from a drill weekend (odessarecord.com)
• Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2025 Business Excellence Award Winners (metroatlantaceo.com)

Alpharetta

• Alpharetta teams split against Denmark High (appenmedia.com)

Sandy Springs

Ok Johns Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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