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‘Casino Night’ in Johns Creek to benefit police, firefighters

A Casino Night in Johns Creek will benefit the city's Public Safety Foundation, which supports police officers, firefighters and other first responders .
A Casino Night in Johns Creek will benefit the city's Public Safety Foundation, which supports police officers, firefighters and other first responders .
By Mitchell Northam
July 25, 2018

Dust off your poker face for a night of casino games in Johns Creek.

On Aug. 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the St. Ives Country Club, the Johns Creek Fire Department and Public Safety Foundation are hosting a “Casino Night” to benefit the foundation, which supports police officers and firefighters in the city.

Tickets cost $125 each, but are just $60 for public safety personnel. Along with casino games, the event will also feature food, prizes, a cash bar and live music.

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The Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization, was created in 2008 to help firefighters, police officers, other first responders and their families if they are injured or killed in the line of duty.

For tickets to the event and for more information, email stevebroadbent@comcast.net, james.marshall@johnscreekga.gov, or call 678-777-6313.

St. Ives Country Club is located at 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive.

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