Johns Creek’s “Music in the Park” returns to Newtown Park June 18 with live music, food, and kids games.

The event begins at 4 p.m. with children’s activities. The Beethoven Chamber Orchestra, a local youth-based group plays at 5:45 p.m., followed by the Johns Creek Symphony playing a diverse program of Broadway and Americana music at 7:30 p.m.

There will be prizes for “Best Americana Themed Picnic,” “Most Musical Themed Picnic” and “Best Georgia Themed Picnic.” Publix is providing free hot dogs, hamburgers and cold sodas.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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