🌱 Patch AM: How Johns Creek factors into Georgia’s record-breaking economic boom

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In today's newsletter:

• How Johns Creek factors into Georgia's record-breaking economic boom

Also on today's calendar: House & Senate Debate and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunshine and remaining warm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Georgia economic development breaks another record (capitalanalyticsassociates.com) — Georgia's record-setting year for economic development includes major manufacturing and life sciences investments, with Boston Scientific's Johns Creek facility cited as an example of the state's strong supply chain. For Johns Creek residents, this underscores the city's role in Georgia's growing life sciences sector and the potential for continued high-quality jobs and business activity tied to advanced manufacturing.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johns Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• House & Senate Debate →
  Chattahoochee Hs Auditorium, 5230 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Johns Creek Financial Wellness Summit: Building a Stronger Financial Future →
  Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Alpharetta
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• JV/Varsity Flag Football vs. Buford
  Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek
  5:00 pm
• Free Outdoor Ftiness →
  The Boardwalk at Town Center
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Romantic Date Night →
  ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Romantic Date Night →
  ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• International Observe The Moon Night →
  Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center, 8615 Barnwell Rd, Johns Creek
  7:30 pm
Monday September 21
• 2026 JCUMC Christopher Carlton Memorial Golf Classic →
  Laurel Springs Golf Club, 6400 Golf Club Drive, Suwanee
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Financial Wellness Seminar (Johns Creek Baptist Church) 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road →
  Financial Wellness Seminar
  8:30 am
• Romantic Date Night →
  ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Romantic Date Night →
  ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 5th Annual Rise A.N.D. Connect 5K, 10K, Kids/Wheelchair fun race →
  Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek
  8:00 am

📣 Johns Creek Shout Outs!

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• Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
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• Smart Maid Cleaning Services — (678) 462-7794

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 2027 Cabinet Color Trends: The Rise of Fresh, Calming Greens —Zachs Refinishing Read on Patch

• Update: covered for the short term foster.
  Hey everyone we are still looking for a forever home for Kendi. Also looking if someone has a quiet not so busy home and lifestyle where Kendi can… (Nextdoor Blackstone)

🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Northwestern LAN Zhou Ramen in Duluth receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
• Yi-Si Cuisine in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
• Enterprise Data Analytics Manager - Randstad Digital - Duluth, GA, US (dice.com)

Alpharetta

• Alpharetta American Legion holds Sept. 11 ceremony (appenmedia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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