🌱 2 Killed In Gwinnett Co. Crash + Johns Creek International Festival

Hi all. Rose Mendez here with your Monday edition of the Johns Creek Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Two people were killed in a crash along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard on Friday, Apr. 21, according to Gwinnett County Police. Police have not released much in terms of information regarding the crash, which occurred around 3 p.m. just north of Suwanee Creek. Dash cam footage shared with Fox 5 Atlanta seems to show a white cab pickup truck going the wrong way and trying to pull into the emergency lane as a gray coup approaches, leading to the pickup crashing into the coup before rolling over, and the coup spinning to the side of the road. The crash is still under investigation as of Apr. 23. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The metro area had its vinyl collector Christmas-in-April this past Saturday, Apr. 22. Record Store Day began in 2008 as a way to celebrate and support the 1,400-some independent record shops in the United States, and it keeps getting bigger each year. In 2022, vinyl sales outpaced CD sales for the first time in 35 years, and per the Recording Industry Association of America, 41.3 million records were bought last year — making more than 70 percent of physical music sales vinyl and netting $1.2 billion in revenue. Participating businesses fielded special Record Store Day releases from Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, and 90's indie darlings the Pixies, among others. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. International Festival is coming to Johns Creek next Saturday, Apr. 29! The festival will include live bands, dance performances, 20 food vendors, and 60 retail vendors from cultures across the world, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. across from the Atlanta Athletic Club. Entry is free, and kids' activities will be held on-site courtesy of the Johns Creek Arts Center. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia via Instagram)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Toddler Storytime At Decatur Library (10:00 AM)
• The Business Happy Hour At Pure Cafe & Lounge, Atlanta (3:00 PM)
• French Conversation Group At Ocee - City of Johns Creek At The Ocee Library (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic Comedy Night At Varners Restaurant And Tavern, Smyrna (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nearby South Fulton City had its first-ever Dare to Care Earth Day event on Saturday in front of the local LA Fitness in College Park. The celebration included a parade, local high school bands, and a fair with giveaways and family-friendly activities in front of the South Fulton Arts Center. (11 Alive)
• Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry will give the State of the City address on Thursday, Apr. 27 at Chattahoochee High School. The State of the City event will begin at 6 p.m., with doors opening and light refreshments being served. Mayor Bradberry's presentation will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend; those interested are asked to RSVP at the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce registration page. (City of Johns Creek)
• The Atlanta Film Festival is still ongoing! The film festival showcases primarily independent films, as well as a screenplay competition. Awards are presented for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Narrative Short, and Best Animated Short, among others. The festival is running from Apr. 20 to Apr. 30 this year. (Anyday Guide)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!