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🌱 Patch AM: How a Johns Creek political veteran just became a U.S. ambassador
Make time for No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop on the Johns Creek Patch calendar
Good morning Johns Creek! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Johns Creek political veteran just became a U.S. ambassador
- How Fulton County Schools' new strategies could shape Johns Creek students' futures
Also on today's calendar: No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Merry P.!
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johns Creek resident confirmed as Moldova ambassador (appenmedia.com) — A longtime Johns Creek resident and former north Fulton state lawmaker has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next American ambassador to Moldova. The article details his political and business background, the Senate's narrow confirmation vote, and past controversy over a 1994 campaign flyer, while noting he still must complete final formalities before assuming the diplomatic post. 
• How Fulton County Schools Is Building Tomorrow's Workforce - Business RadioX ® - (businessradiox.com) — Johns Creek families are part of a Fulton County Schools system stretching from Chattahoochee Hills to Johns Creek and working to better prepare students for careers, college, and the military. Superintendent Mike Looney outlines expanded career pathways, work-based learning, literacy investments, and a phone-free policy, while urging North Fulton businesses, including those in Johns Creek, to partner with schools and support an upcoming ESPLOST renewal.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek
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★ Featured events ★
- No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop →
Alpharetta Branch Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta
10:00 am - AWP presents The Improv Maniacs Show, A Family Friendly Night of LAUGHS! →
Atlanta Workshop Players, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Ste 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
7:30 pm - A Service of Remembrance →
Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Welcome Back Family Picnic
Barnwell Back Field
5:30 pm - Romantic Date Night →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
7:00 pm - Summer Serendipity Closing Reception →
The Art Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
6:00 pm - Romantic Date Night →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
7:00 pm - Romantic Date Night →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
7:00 pm - Ladies Night Out →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
6:00 pm - Ladies Night Out →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
6:00 pm - Community Screening- BrainStorm- The Film- Transforming the Bipolar Landscape →
10950 Bell Road Johns Creek Ga 30097
7:00 pm - Romantic Date Night →
ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Johns Creek PatchAM possible:
- Touchmark National Bank — (770) 407-6700
- Smart Maid Cleaning Services — (678) 462-7794
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🗞 Nearby News
Duluth
- Life Care Senior Center in Duluth receives a 69% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
- Dream Big Business Expo 2026 (hotspotatl.com)
- Democratic Party event scheduled for Rosh Hashanah sparks conversation about Jewish voters (atlantanewsfirst.com)
Alpharetta
- Charcuterie caterer Graze Craze opens in Alpharetta (appenmedia.com)
Ok Johns Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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