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MY NEWS JOHNS CREEK May 2010
The Guest House at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
In This Issue

Come see the cool guys who make the city hum!

Grants, contributions for roadside landscaping

Regional transportation plan feedback wanted

Hausmann resigns to run for county post

City website now links to business websites

CDBG hearings set

Sidewalk, landscaping & bus stop improvements

Outdoor burn ban through end of September

Radio system for better communications

City installing better, brighter traffic lights

Updating aerial photographs to enhance maps

City adult tennis tournament set for May 15

Add an event to our community calendar

City Meetings

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City Meetings

Tue 5/4, 5:00 p.m.
Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee

Tue 5/4, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission

Mon 5/10
5 p.m.: Work Session
7 p.m.: Council Meeting

Tue 5/11, 10 a.m.
Convention & Visitors
Bureau Board

Tue 5/18, 7 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals

Mon 5/24
5 p.m.: Work Session
7 p.m.: Council Meeting

Mon 5/31
City Offices Closed
Memorial Day

Tue 6/1, 5:00 p.m.
Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee

Tue 6/1, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission

Mon 6/7
5 p.m.: Work Session
7 p.m.: Council Meeting

Tue 6/8, 10 a.m.
Convention & Visitors
Bureau Board

Come see the cool guys who make the city hum!

2010 National Public Works Week

The Public Works Department keeps Johns Creek on the move. The team will display their equipment and know-how during a May 15 celebration. Plus there will be games, food, and fun! Read more.

Grants, contributions for roadside landscaping

State Bridge median tree planting

Just in time for Arbor Day, the State has offered the City of Johns Creek a $50,000 grant that will add to an ambitious beautification effort along roads in the city. Read more.

Regional transportation plan feedback wanted

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The City of Johns Creek is soliciting reaction to a proposed transportation plan involving all the cities in North Fulton. Now – while it's in the early stages – is the time to voice your opinions. Read more.

Hausmann resigns to run for county post

Liz Hausmann

City Councilwoman Liz Hausmann on April 26 announced her resignation to run for a Fulton County Commission seat being vacated by incumbent Lynne Riley. Read more.

City website now links to business websites

folder tabs

As part of the pro-business Choose to Use campaign, the Revenue Division is re-formatting its business listings to help people find important information about local companies. Read more.

CDBG hearings set

CDBG

The City is entering its second year of Community Development Block Grant Funding under the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The first public comment period for the 2010 action plan runs May 6 to May 22, 2010. Read more.

Sidewalk, landscaping & bus stop improvements

sidewalk

Johns Creek is planning to fill in several sidewalk gaps along Medlock Bridge Road as well as bicycle connections and bus shelters, thanks to $1.175 million in stimulus money awarded to the city. Read more.

Outdoor burn ban through end of September

matches

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.

Radio system for better communications

City worker using new radio system

The new radio system provides more reliable communication for City crews and emergency responders in the event of a catastrophe. Read more.

City installing better, brighter traffic lights

new LED light

Johns Creek transportation workers are replacing incandescent traffic light bulbs with longer-lasting and more visible LED technology. Read more.

Updating aerial photographs to enhance maps

aerial photo

To update its inventory of high-quality maps, Johns Creek has hired an Atlanta company to take aerial photographs of the city from end to end. Read more.

City adult tennis tournament set for May 15

tennis ball

Adult tennis enthusiasts can match their skills against other competitors in the city-sponsored 2nd Annual Adult Mixed-Doubles Tennis Tournament on May 15. Read more.

Add an event to our community calendar

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.

City offices closed Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day

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