🌱 Peachtree Corners Patch: What's Happening Today (Fri, Mar 17)

Hello all. It's me, Simone, your host of the Peachtree Corners Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

First, your local weather:

• Friday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 61 Low: 36.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 53 Low: 29.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Peachtree Corners:

1. Seoul Robotics Establishes U.S. Office in Peachtree Corners (PR Newswire)
2. Peachtree Corners Named 83rd Most Dangerous Town in New Jersey for 2023 (943thepoint.com)
3. Birmingham Popeyes Franchisee With Peachtree Corners HQ Files for Bankruptcy (AL.com)
4. "Fleet Forward: The Tour" Coming to Peachtree Corners (Auto Rental News)
5. City of Peachtree Corners Recognizes Local Police Officers (PeachtreeCorners.gov)

Today and tomorrow in Peachtree Corners:

Friday, March 17

• AERA/CWT Industries Tech & Skills Conference (8 AM)
• Saint Patrick's Day Art Market (2 PM)
• Blue Devils Run 5K Packet Pick Up (5 PM)
• Live Music - Ben Bostick (6 PM)
• NO More Chains SUC Prison Ministries Convention (7:30 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• Science of Dot Art - Gwinnett County Public Library - Peachtree Corners Branch (10 AM)
• Irish Fest - City of Norcross (11 AM)
• Shamrock n Roll Benefiting Revved Up Kids (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools: "As we celebrate Arts in our Schools Month, view artwork from the best young artists around Gwinnett County! The 2023 Tapestry exhibit runs through March 23." (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Library: "Add a relaxing hour of mindfulness and yoga for the family this Sunday! Extra yoga mats are available on a limited basis, so personal mats are encouraged." (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Peachtree Elementary PTA: "The 2nd ANNUAL IMPROV OLYMPICS at Paul Duke is NEXT WEEK! This family friendly performance will serve as a fundraiser to help with production costs for their upcoming Spring Musical, The Adams Family in April." (Peachtree Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Peachtree Corners Business Association: "Next Thursday, March 23rd: Join Peachtree Corners Business Association for a PCBA Business After Hours Networking Event at Anderby Brewing & Distilling. Come for the networking, and stay for the delicious food and drinks!" (Peachtree Corners via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, River Station: "I was driving home when I saw this boy crossing the intersection (he used the crosswalk at least.) I tried to get him to come to me, but he just kept running from me. He entered the neighborhood next to Simpson but came from across the street, so i don't know where he actually lives. Just wanted to put this out there in case you don't want your dog to be out and about on his own." (Nextdoor)

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Featured events:

• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tonys Johns Creek (March 18)
• Saint Patrick's Weekend Latin Night @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat Mar 18th (March 18)
• Meet the Winners! DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (DSO) (March 21)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat March 25, 2023 (March 25)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
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Now you're in the loop for today. I'll be back soon with more!

— Simone Wilson