Sobriety checkpoints before, during, after 4th

Johns Creek Police will set up sobriety check points at undisclosed times and places across the City, joining state and national "impaired driving enforcement" initiatives. Read more.

'Madagascar 2' kicks off 'Movies in the Park'

The City of Johns Creek's popular "Movies in the Park" series returns to Newtown Park on July 18 for a third year, offering a family-oriented evening of fun, food and entertainment. Read more.

Medlock Bridge Road accidents

The Johns Creek Police Traffic Unit will increase enforcement throughout July, focusing on drivers exhibiting two major contributing factors for accidents - following too closely and speeding. Read more.

New survey on arts and cultural opportunities

The City of Johns Creek's first Recreation and Parks Master Plan also will review arts, cultural and heritage programs in the City, and officials again want to hear from its citizens on the topic. Read more.

Watering restrictions eased

Johns Creek residents can take advantage of outdoor water use three days a week on an odd and even-numbered schedule following the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's recent order that outdoor water use is now on a "non-drought" schedule. Read more.

Qualify for City elections Aug. 31-Sept. 4

Qualifying for the Nov. 3 City of Johns Creek elections for Mayor and Council Post 1, Post 3 and Post 5 is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31 through Friday, Sept. 4, between the hours of 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Read more.

JC Firefighters train for emergency rescue

Johns Creek firefighters recently participated in technical rescue training drills, while being critiqued by a Georgia Fire Academy Technical Rescue Assessment Team. Read more.

Community welcomes new JC high school

The new 321,000 square foot facility was on display June 20, when the community got its first look during an open house attended by hundreds of students and parents. Read more.

Revenue offers ways to do business online

The Revenue Division now offers online access to existing alcohol license, pouring permit, business certificate and excise tax accounts to pay outstanding balances. Individuals or businesses may also update their mailing address, phone number, owner address information and officers through this service.

Over the next several weeks these services will expand to include renewal payments for pouring permits, excise taxes and business tax certificates.

Georgia Burn Ban in effect

A state-mandated Burn Ban on all outdoor burning is in effect from May 1 through September 30 in many parts of Georgia, including Johns Creek. Read more.

Creek Arts Scene

The Johns Creek community is fortunate to have a wide variety of outstanding fine arts organizations offering theater, dance, music, visual arts and much more. We are happy to provide calendar listings for these arts events. To get information about upcoming performances, exhibits, workshops and other arts activities, please visit our online calendar and select "Library & Arts" from the "Select Category" dropdown in the calendar banner.

Add an event to our community calendar

Do you have an event you want to add to our calendar? We're happy to list events of general public interest in Johns Creek sponsored by non-profit organizations.

Please fill out the form and submit it at least two or more weeks in advance so people have an opportunity to see it! We will post it as soon as possible after we receive the request.

Check out the community calendar items.