🌱 Squash Tournament Action + Man Sentenced In Vehicular Homicide

Hello again, neighbors. It's Saturday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community information is power!Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 91 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. The John's Creek Open is heating up for international squash players. Yesterday, Japan's Ryunosuke Tsukue and Pakistan's Muhammad Farhan Hashmi won their respective matches to proceed to the quarter-finals of the Challenger 10 level squash tournament. Tsukue defeated Englishman Mark Broekman, while Hashmi claimed victory against Nigerian player Babatunde Ajagbe. Click the link to learn more about the tournament and keep up with the action all weekend. (Appen Media)
2. A Gwinnett County jury convicted a man of murder, first-degree homicide by vehicle, and several other charges in relation to a 2016 police pursuit. According to police records, a police officer was attempting to pull the man over for a traffic violation when he suddenly accelerated and began a four-mile pursuit in Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. The pursuit ended when the man's vehicle collided with another at an intersection and killed a married couple on the wife's 78th birthday. (Greeneville Sun)
3. The City of Johns Creek, Georgia released its latest project spotlight! This time it's showcasing the Rivermont Parkway sidewalk project. Click the link to see a video of the nearly-completed project. Learn more about the projects in Johns Creek at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Salsa ATL's Dinner & Latin Night at Tony's John's Creek (9:00 PM)
• I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie at Ocee Library(All Day)
• Suwanee Farmers Market at Suwanee Town Center Park (8:00 AM)
• Movies Under the Stars: Double Feature at Suwanee Town Center Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• JCPD wants to remind you that there are some easy ways to reduce vehicle theft. Take your keys with you, close and lock your windows and doors, and never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially not within view. (JCPD via Instagram)
• The Atlanta Hawks shared a video of Tyson Etienne's game-winning layup from Thursday's NBA Summer League game. Click the link to see the exciting playmaker on the court. (Atlanta Hawks via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.