Community garden to be built in Newtown Park
Johns Creek gardeners, grab your trowels and seeds. A community garden with 30 raised beds is being planned for Newtown Park this spring, with a tentative planting time in early May. Read more. |
Newtown School to become senior center
Johns Creek should have a senior center in early 2011, utilizing $565,000 of federal Community Development Block Grant money to renovate the historic Newtown School. Construction should start by early summer. Read more. |
Council weighing solid waste changes
Johns Creek is hiring a solid waste coordinator to oversee regulation of waste haulers, compliance with state mandates, and implementation of a citywide recycling plan. Read more. |
Council sets transportation priorities
A $4.9 million plan will improve traffic flow, roads and walkways. This includes a system to remotely manipulate traffic signals and fill in 1.7 miles of gaps in the Johns Creek Greenway. Read more. |
Public Info Session 4/26 on JCPD accreditation
As part of its CALEA accreditation process, the JCPD will hold a Public Information Session on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom. You can offer comments by phone at 678-474-1608 from 9-11 a.m. that morning. Read more. |
Business licenses past due on April 1
As of April 1, all Johns Creek business license applications are past due and subject to penalties. Late-filers face a penalty of 10 percent of the tax due plus 1.5 percent interest per month. Read more. |
SELC Championship set for April 23-25
The SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference Championship, bigger and better than ever, is set to be played in Johns Creek for the sixth consecutive year. Read more. |
JC 101 offers lessons about Johns Creek
Learn about the history of Johns Creek, meet its leaders, and see what the City does for you on a day-to-day basis. Enroll in JC 101, Greater North Fulton Chamber's 4-class series held April 20, 24, May 4 and 11. Read more. |
NFMA mayors sponsor gubernatorial debate
If you're wondering whom to support for governor, or even if you've already decided, come hear the candidates discuss the issues at debates in Roswell sponsored by the North Fulton mayors on April 22 and April 29. Read more. |
Atlanta Tennis Championships in JC, July 19-25
The Atlanta Tennis Championships come to Johns Creek July 19-25 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Support this nationally televised event (a kick-off to the U.S. Open) held in our own backyard! Tickets went on sale March 31. Read more. |
Listen up! It's time to get in shape! Now!
A great way to lose weight, reduce stress, increase energy, build confidence and make new friends! JC's Boot Camp, directed by X5 Sports Lab, is designed for men and women of all ages, sizes, shapes and fitness. |
Adult tennis junkies apply within
The City of Johns Creek presents the 2nd Annual Adult Mixed-Doubles Tennis Tournament on Saturday, May 15. Some divisions may fill up before the deadline -- Friday, May 7 by 5 p.m. -- so register early! Read more. |
Register for Spring Break Baseball Clinic
Registration is now open for both the City of Johns Creek Spring Break Baseball Clinic (April 6-8, registration deadline April 5); and Summer Baseball Camps (in June and July) held at Ocee Park. Read more. |
Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run on April 17
Baseball (boys) and softball (girls) players can sharpen their skills April 17 at Ocee Park and earn a chance to advance to the Sectional Level of the Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run event. Read more. |
JCPD sets Special Olympics fundraisers
Help the JCPD support Special Olympics Georgia at two upcoming fundraisers: "Cops on Shop," April 30-May 1 at Medlock Crossing Shopping Center; and the Special Olympics Golf Tournament, May 17, at the Standard Club. |
State of City: JC no longer in start-up mode
Three years after its creation, Johns Creek is entering a new phase in its development, Mayor Mike Bodker said March 12 in his third State of the City address at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Read more. |
Add an event to our community calendar
Check out the community calendar. Do you have an event to add? We're happy to list Johns Creek events of general public interest sponsored by non-profit organizations.
Just send us this form two or more weeks in advance so people have an opportunity to see it. We will post it as soon as possible. |
