Cops, Firefighters Prepare For Big Green Egg Battle

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- The Johns Creek Police and Fire departments will battle for culinary dominance when they square off in the annual Big Green Egg Battle this weekend at Newtown Park. The competition will be held 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Burkhalter Amphitheater inside the park.

The two teams will work their magic to create delicious eats on Big Green Egg outdoor cookers. Police and fire personnel won’t know what they’ll be serving up until the competition begins (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

The ticket holders will judge their food, and the winner earns bragging rights and a trophy. Tickets cost $10 and include dinner provided by A&S Culinary Concepts. Raffle tickets for a Medium Green Egg cost $5.

Tickets are available online, and the proceeds benefit the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Established in 2008, the foundation assists firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty or to assist their families.

As a 501(c)3 entity separate from the city, the foundation also promotes and supports community outreach on the part of the Johns Creek Fire Department and the Johns Creek Police Department, and encourages private sector support for Johns Creek's public safety personnel.

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