City repairs bridges to cut fire response times

The Public Works Department this summer will scrape off tons of asphalt layered over four bridges and make other fixes, which should allow the spans to handle firetrucks and shave up to three minutes off response times. Read more.

First Girl Scout Gold Award recipient honored

Alex Grapenthin, a Centennial High School senior, on May 10 became the first girl recognized by the City Council for earning the Girl Scouts of America's Gold Award, its highest honor. Read more.

First community garden to be dedicated June 5

The Leadership Johns Creek team that started the garden will dedicate it, with master gardeners demonstrating various facets of gardening like composting, maximizing space and rain barrels. Read more.

Coming soon! Johns Creek Movies in the Park!

Come relax with friends and family while watching movies under the stars at Johns Creek Movies in the Park, starting Saturday, June 5. The series kicks off with "Alvin and the Chipmunks 2, the Squeakquel." Read more.

Kids dig Public Works Day

Kids got to play on bulldozers, backhoes, and bucket trucks, and ask City engineers and workers, "How does that work?" during Johns Creek's 2nd annual Public Works Day on May 15 at Johns Creek High School. Read more.

City dedicates station to fallen firefighter

The City was just 6 months old when Firefighter Felix Roberts died trying to save a resident trapped in a burning home. In recognition of his sacrifice and commitment, Fire Station 63 will be dedicated to Roberts on June 19th. Read more.

JCPD raises $59,000 for Special Olympics

Thanks to the generous support of the community and volunteer efforts of the JCPD, a total of $59,000 was raised for Special Olympics Georgia, a non-profit which supports 23,000 intellectually disabled children and adults. Read more.

JC Symphony Orchestra free concert June 12

Enjoy the dulcet sounds of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra in a picnic setting at a free Music in the Park concert at Newtown Park. The music selection includes tunes from the Beatles, musicals, films, and patriotic songs. Read more.

Call 911: emergency & non-emergency dispatch

Most of us hesitate to call 911 unless it's a life or death situation, but in Johns Creek you should call 911 any time you need police dispatched to your home or property. Read more.

Online permits for re-siding & re-roofing

Effective May 21, the new RES-Quik Permits option allows approved contractors to fill out permit forms for re-siding or a roof replacement and pay the fees on-line at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov. Read more.

Keep trash off the streets: Adopt-a-Road

Nobody likes to see trash on our streets and roads, but there's something you can do about it: "adopt" a one-mile stretch of road within the city and keep it clean. Any individual, group or business can get involved in the program. Read more.

Post 5 special election on general election day

The special election to fill Post 5, vacated by incumbent Liz Hausmann, has been set for Nov. 2, the date of the general election. This will save the City thousands of dollars and ensure greater turnout. Read more.

City website now links to business websites

As part of the pro-business Choose to Use Johns Creek campaign, Revenue has re-formatted its business listings and added business website addresss to help people find important information about local companies. Read more.

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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.

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