CDBG public comment period ends April 13

Give us your input: Help us formulate a plan on how to use a federally-funded Community Development Block Grant.

Johns Creek plans to use the award, $1 million over five years, to increase ADA access in City parks and more.
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Special Olympian serves as PD's ambassador

Ashley Lebovitz's love of sports, enthusiastic desire to help others like her, and megawatt smile make her the perfect ambassador for the Johns Creek Police Department's Special Olympics efforts.

The City resident, Alpharetta High School student and long-time Special Olympian will assist the JCPD in all of its fundraising events for the 23rd Law Enforcement Torch Run. Read more.

Newest recruits are 'doggone' good officers

The Police Department's two newest recruits go by their first names only: Nico and Dano. The duo are highly trained police dogs and along with their handlers, Cpl. James Zebley and Officer George Hodge, make up the Department's new K-9 unit. Read more.

USPS OKs 30024 ZIP for Johns Creek, GA

700 more homes and businesses can 'choose to use' Johns Creek:  Effective April 1 the USPS recognizes Johns Creek, GA as a valid mailing address within the 30024 ZIP Code.
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Workers hit the trail: Greenway construction

Construction of Segment 1 of the Johns Creek Greenway - a continuous network of trails throughout the City - has begun, following a groundbreaking ceremony March 23.

Segment 1 will connect existing walkways built by local developers and entities, such as Perimeter Church, as part of a public/private approach to overall development of the Greenway. Read more.

Free CPR / AED class can be a real lifesaver

The Johns Creek Fire Department offers a FREE CPR / AED class for residents and businesses, part of the City's designation as Georgia's first "Heart Ready City." The class runs approximately three hours and is offered to groups of at least 10.

Contact EMS Coordinator Capt. Tonya Whiten at 678-512-3221 to reserve a date for your HOA or organization.

Lacrosse tourney in City for 5th straight year

The SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference is returning April 24-26. Quarterfinal action starts Friday evening at both Northview and Chattahoochee high schools. A youth tournament, clinics and skills competitions are planned for Saturday with semifinal games in both divisions.

Sunday will feature championship games in both divisions and two winners will advance to the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association national tournament in Denver in May. Read more.

Test baseball skills at Ocee Park competition

The Aquafina Major League Baseball "Pitch, Hit, and Run," an official baseball skills local competition, returns to Ocee Park on April 18, 10 am-noon. Registration is free and starts at 9:30 am.

The competition is open to all boys and girls from the age of 7-14. Read more.

If you still have a computer with 64K memory...

Has the rapid pace of technological change left you with a garage or attic full of old computers, printers, cell phones and other electronic gear? Here's your chance to get rid of that outdated or nonworking equipment.

The City of Johns Creek and Keep Johns Creek Beautiful are teaming up to hold an electronics recycling collection April 17, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm at City Hall. See flyer.

Get a passing grade on City in 'Johns Creek 101'

GNFCC's popular "Johns Creek 101" returns April 28. The 4-class series provides a quick and fun way to meet the people who run the City, find out what they do and learn exactly how the City came to be.

Classes run from 9:30 am to noon on consecutive Tuesdays:  April 28, May 5, May 12 and May 19. Class size is limited to 45 people. The last session filled up fast so register soon at www.gnfcc.com/events.

For more information contact Sarah Christenson at 678-397-0562 or schristenson@gnfcc.com.

Johns Creek joins "Relay For Life" April 17-18

As the American Cancer Society celebrates its 25th anniversary of "Relay for Life," the City joins the effort hosting its first edition of the fund-raiser April 17-18.

The event takes place from 7 pm to 7 am at Taylor Road Middle School, capping a four-month local fund-raising effort to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. See how you can get involved.