🌱 Stormwater Utility Fees + Boston Scientific Coming To Town

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Johns Creek and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Residents of Johns Creek will be receiving their 2022 Stormwater Utility Fee. Roman Carey, the stormwater engineer for the city, encourages residents to head to the city's website to learn more about the fee and what it entails. In 2020, Johns Creek assessed its stormwater system and estimated the costs of repair and maintenance for the next ten years. The Stormwater Utility Fee is used to fund the stormwater management program and make all of those necessary repairs. The amount on your bill is based on your property's contribution to stormwater management needs. (Johns Creek Patch)
2. Boston Scientific, a major medical device manufacturer, plans to build a new production and distribution facility in Johns Creek. The company is investing $62.5 million in its new campus to create around 340 jobs over the next seven years. Boston Scientific already employs about 300 people in the state, having acquired EndoChoice in 2016. (ThomasNet News)
3. Over 70 residents attended Johns Creek active shooter training for both adults and kids. 12-year-old Alisa Nikonova, who attended the course, said, “I just want to be prepared if anything happens in real life. Anything can happen no matter how good the school is." The course outlines what you can do before the police get there. Lt. Deb Kalish encouraged individuals to get out of the area or block access to their immediate area if they cannot escape; she even suggested that students defend themselves against active shooters with a pen. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Ampitheater (9:30 AM)
• Potluck Lunch At Newtown School's Park Place (12:00 PM)
• Canasta At Newtown School's Park Place (12:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Bingo At Stillfire Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Officer Jake Briggs of the Johns Creek Police Department received an Honorable Service Award. After taking the report of a woman who had lost $60 she had just gotten as cash back, Officer Briggs withdrew $60 from his own account to give to her. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)
• The Johns Creek Arts Center has launched its list of Fall classes. It encourages residents to register and keep checking the list as new classes are added. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• The three public hearings for the 2022 Johns Creek millage rate are coming up. You can attend them on Jul. 25 at 11:00 a.m., Jul. 25 at 6:00 p.m., and Aug. 15 at 7:00 p.m. (City of Johns Creek via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow 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.