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Here’s to the foodie in you: Taste of Johns Creek set for Aug. 19

Thousands of food lovers will meet in North Fulton for the annual Taste of Johns Creek. CONTRIBUTED
Thousands of food lovers will meet in North Fulton for the annual Taste of Johns Creek. CONTRIBUTED
By Shelia Poole
July 14, 2017

The Taste of Johns Creek is returning for the fifth year to satisfy the foodie in everyone.

The annual event will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Rd.

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There will also be an art walk, shopping,  music, local entertainment, youth activities and a puppet show featuring Peter Hart, master puppeteer.

Proceeds benefit the Chattahoochee High School Booster Clubs. The event is free with food samples costing between $1 and $4 each. Tickets must be purchased for the food and kids zone.

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Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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