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Hi all. Dan Casarella here with your Monday edition of the Johns Creek Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here we go.

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Cloudy, a thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Have you heard of the Pup-A-Palooza? It's a dog show and community festival being held on Saturday, Sep. 17 at Newtown Park. The festival is now looking for vendors, and booth registration will close on Sep. 2. The city is only accepting registration for dog-related vendors, and slots are limited to 14. Click the link for more details. (Johns Creek Government)
2. Saturday's summer concert was cut short due to weather. As storms rolled into town, the city was forced to cut the concert short for people's safety. The next concert will take place Saturday, Sep. 3, at Newtown Park. Mark your calendar for a fun time and hopefully clearer skies. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Looking for a home in the area? A 3,634 square foot home located in Suwanee is listed for $669,900. A 2,618 square foot home with three beds and three baths in Duluth is on the market for $599,000. If you're looking for something just a bit more spacious, a 4,291 square foot home with five beds and four baths is up for $625,000 in Johns Creek. Click the link to peruse the full list. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Social Bridge at Newtown Park (9:00 AM)
• Bocce at Newtown Park (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Police Department shared video from Saturday's summer concert, where a brave group remained at the concert to enjoy the music. Click the link to hear the thunder roll while the music plays. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• Want to learn some necessary gardening skills for the fall? The North Fulton Master Gardeners invite you to their Fall Gardening Lecture Series. (Patch)
• Stay safe in school traffic. Johns Creek Fire Department shared an infographic on how to drive around school buses. (Johns Creek Fire Department via Facebook)

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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.